Perfusionist - Cardiovascular Institute

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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R19575
** Hourly Pay Range:**$66.59 - $103.21 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Perfusionist - Cardiovascular Institute
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** Position Highlights:
*** Position:
Perfusionist

* Location:

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 time

* Hours:

40 hours
* On Call:  10-12 call days a month
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* What you will need:

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* Education:

Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program
* Certification:
Must be Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and licensed by the State of Illinois
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* What you will do:

** Clinical 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 transplant

Counterpulsation

HIPEC procedures

Circulatory support ventricular assistance

Blood conservation techniques/autotransfusion

Myocardial preservation

Anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring and analysis

Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring and analysis

Induction of hypothermia/hyperthermia with reversal

Hemodilution Hemofiltration Administration  of medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extra-corporeal circuit

Isolated Limb/Organ perfusion

Electrophysiologic analysis

Access for dialysis during CPBDocumentation associated with described duties

Engage 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.

Endeavor Health's new Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) complex on its Glenbrook Hospital campus in Glenview brings the promise of innovative quality care, patient access and comprehensive expertise. The state-of-the-art facility will be a true destination and central hub for cardiac and vascular procedures offering the latest advanced treatments and personalized care backed by sophisticated research. The recent opening, of the new CVI reflects Endeavor’s community connected care model recognizing the growing need for cardiovascular care in the diverse communities it serves.

The new CVI brings with it a host of opportunities for Perfusionists who are committed to patient care and looking to join a dynamic team of 5 and an organization that values personal development and professional growth.
** Benefits:
*** Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Free Parking
* Wellness Program Savings Plan
* Health Savings Account Options
* Retirement Options with Company Match
* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
* Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest…