NorthShore University HealthSystem
Perfusionist Cardiovascular Institute
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
Position Highlights:Position:
PerfusionistLocation:
Primarily Glenbrook Hospital (Must be flexible to travel to all Endeavor Sites, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Highland Park, Swedish Hospital-Chicago, Northwest Community Hospital-Arlington Heights)Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeHours:
40 hoursOn Call:
10-12 call days a monthEducation:
Graduate of an accredited Perfusion ProgramCertification:
Must be Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and licensed by the State of Illinois.Bonus:
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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 the skilled person, qualified by academic and clinical education, who operates extra-corporeal 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 function by monitoring the necessary variables.Create or modify existing techniques to accommodate complex cardiac procedures such as LVAD, DHCA, bridge to transplantCounterpulsationHIPEC proceduresCirculatory support ventricular assistanceBlood conservation techniques/autotransfusionMyocardial preservationAnticoagulation and hematologic monitoring and analysisBlood gas and blood chemistry monitoring and analysisInduction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversalHemodilutionHemofiltrationAdministration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extra-corporeal circuitIsolated Limb/Organ perfusionElectrophysiologic analysisAccess for dialysis during CPBDocumentation associated with described dutiesEngage in regular decision making process to meet the needs of individual patients. Rapid, critical decision making is essential to the successful outcome of cardiopulmonary bypass.Provide advice and counsel to medical, professional and technical colleagues on issues related to perfusion.Benefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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PerfusionistLocation:
Primarily Glenbrook Hospital (Must be flexible to travel to all Endeavor Sites, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Highland Park, Swedish Hospital-Chicago, Northwest Community Hospital-Arlington Heights)Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeHours:
40 hoursOn Call:
10-12 call days a monthEducation:
Graduate of an accredited Perfusion ProgramCertification:
Must be Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and licensed by the State of Illinois.Bonus:
20K Sign OnClinical Duties:
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 the skilled person, qualified by academic and clinical education, who operates extra-corporeal 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 function by monitoring the necessary variables.Create or modify existing techniques to accommodate complex cardiac procedures such as LVAD, DHCA, bridge to transplantCounterpulsationHIPEC proceduresCirculatory support ventricular assistanceBlood conservation techniques/autotransfusionMyocardial preservationAnticoagulation and hematologic monitoring and analysisBlood gas and blood chemistry monitoring and analysisInduction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversalHemodilutionHemofiltrationAdministration of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extra-corporeal circuitIsolated Limb/Organ perfusionElectrophysiologic analysisAccess for dialysis during CPBDocumentation associated with described dutiesEngage in regular decision making process to meet the needs of individual patients. Rapid, critical decision making is essential to the successful outcome of cardiopulmonary bypass.Provide advice and counsel to medical, professional and technical colleagues on issues related to perfusion.Benefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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