Perfusionist - Chicago, IL - Manager

Company: UChicago Medicine Mitchell Hospital (AKA Bernard A
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Perfusionist - Chicago, IL



Job Description





Join us At the Forefront! UChicago Medicine is hiring a Perfusionist for our Cardiac Surgery department at our main medical campus in Chicago, Illinois. We offer advanced surgical solutions to treat--atrial fibrillation,--coronary artery disease,--heart failure,--valve disease--and many other heart conditions. From reconstructing failing hearts to performing robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, our surgeons are helping patients with heart disease return to active, full lives.--At the core of our heart surgery program is a team of internationally known cardiac surgeons who are leaders in the field and are often among the first to perform groundbreaking procedures.--This position includes a sign-on bonus.----The practice of perfusion is defined as those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. A Perfusionist is a skilled person, qualified by academic and clinical education, who operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables.Essential Job Functions:

• Assessment, selection, assembly and management of cardiopulmonary bypass hardware and software and related technologies
• Assessment, selection, assembly and management of auto transfusion hardware and software and technologies
• Assessment, selection, and management of laboratory analyzers and their software
• Assessment and interpretation of laboratory quality control
• Assessment and interpretation of preop patient's clinical status using patient history, patient laboratory analysis and patient catheterization report
• Assessment and interpretation of patient's medical status on CPB using but not limited to laboratory analysis, hemodynamics, fluid balance, oxygen transfer, and heat transfer
• The safe performance and/or management of;
  • Counter pulsation
  • Circulatory support ventricular assistance
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Blood conservation techniques / auto transfusion
  • Myocardial preservation
  • Anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring / analysis
  • Physiological monitoring / analysis
  • Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring / analysis
  • Induction of hypothermia / hyperthermia with reversal
  • Hemodilution
  • Hemofiltration
  • Administration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit
  • Isolated limb / organ perfusion
  • Electrophysiological analysis
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Access for dialysis during CBP
  • Documentation associated with described duty
  • Performs other duties as requested by senior management--Required Qualifications
    • A completed Bachelor's degree
    • Either certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and active Illinois State Licensure OR a graduate of a perfusion training program accredited by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion plus certification/licensure eligibility--Preferred Qualifications
      • Experience in Adult/Pediatric CPB, Organ Transplant, and Artificial Heart Assist Systems--Position Details
        • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
        • Shift: RotatingUnit/Department: Cardiac Surgery
        • CBA Code: Non-Union
          
          
          
          
          
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