Perfusionist

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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by human kindness. Common Spirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, Common Spirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As Common Spirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please  for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

Requisition :

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Remote: No

Category: Advanced Practice

Recruiter Name: Abby Jordan

Recruiter Email: abby.jordan

Weekly

Schedule:

Days

Shift: Day

As a Perfusionist, you will be a vital surgical team member, operating specialized cardiovascular equipment like heart‑lung machines during complex procedures, ensuring patient physiological well‑being.

Every day you will meticulously monitor and manage a patient's circulatory and respiratory functions, administering blood products/medications, and maintaining precise parameters. You will collaborate closely with the surgical team, making real‑time adjustments for patient stability.

To be successful, you need exceptional technical proficiency, a deep understanding of cardiovascular physiology/pharmacology, and the ability to perform calmly under pressure. Your meticulous attention to detail, strong problem‑solving, and teamwork are paramount for optimal patient outcomes during life‑sustaining interventions.

• Maintains an ongoing documented par level inventory system for all perfusion supplies and equipment.
• Strives toward the future enhancement of the cardiovascular program; by improved techniques and cost saving improvement.
• Assesses and operates equipment:
  Heart/Lung Machine, Balloon Pump, Autotransfusion, Ventricular Assist Device, Hemoconcentrator, I-Stat, ECMO, Heat Coolers, and External Pacemakers.
• Delivers items to a sterile field maintaining sterility according to AORN standards and departmental policy.
• Assesses the patient for actual and potential problems according to AmSECT standards and recommended practices of the perfusion community.
• Documents perfusion actions and patient care activities.

Required

• Other Completion of an accredited or approved perfusion program.
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Perfusionist: TN, upon hire

CHI Memorial, a member of Common Spirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI(tm), CMS, Health grades(r), Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.