Perfusionist - Cardiac Support

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Description:

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city!

If you are a Perfusionist who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

A cardiovascular 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 temporarily replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. The cardiovascular perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available, including ventricular assist devices, to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and is responsible in consultation with the physician to select the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used. The perfusionist may be administratively responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment as well as for personnel and departmental management. The perfusionist is educated to conduct extracorporeal circulation and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. Furthermore, the perfusionist is trained and educated in the administration and prescription of blood products, anesthetic agents or drugs through the extracorporeal circuit. Assists in the conservation of blood and blood products. The perfusionist is knowledgeable and competent in the use of a variety of techniques such as autotransfusion, the intra-aortic balloon pump, hypothermia and hemodilution as adjuncts to extracorporeal circulation. Perfusion (extracorporeal circulation) procedures involve specialized instrumentation, equipment and/or advanced life support techniques, and may include a variety of related functions. Final legal and medical responsibility for extracorporeal perfusion rests with the physician.

What you'll need for this job:

Minimum Education:

Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education

Specify Degree(s): Graduate of accredited perfusion program

Licensure/Certifications:

Required:

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Perfusion Certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Perfusionist License from the State of Illinois

Other: Satisfactory completion of annual hospital based mandatory Safety and Compliance test, CPR and TB testing. (Must be completed within 90-day orientation period)

Compensation:

Pay Range: $72.73-$108.02 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.