Perfusionist - Springfield, IL, United States - Memorial Health

Description

Springfield Memorial Hospital is looking for a full-time perfusionist to join our great team. We are pleased to offer a sign-on bonus of $45,000. We also offer a competitive salary, great benefits package, and relocation assistance. Springfield Memorial Hospital is affiliated with the SIU School of Medicine and we provide services for open-heart surgery, cell saver, TAVR, HIPEC, and limited ECMO procedures. Springfield is in proximity to St. Louis, MO; Indianapolis, IN; and Chicago, IL. We offer many recreational opportunities including walking/biking trails and lake activities.

Experienced perfusionists, new graduates and current students are all encouraged to apply.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

1. Maintains responsibility to the Cardiac Surgeon during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures.
2. Functions and operates the heart lung machine.
3. Inspects all tubing and other items inserted into the heart lung machine.
4. Administers blood, blood products, drugs, and fluids into CPB equipment as prescribed by attending physician.
5. Maintains a working knowledge of the intra-aortic balloon pump.
6. Identifies and distinguishes various equipment used for different bypass procedures.
7. Uses of blood processors and sequestering devices (autologous blood processors and hemoconcentrators).
8. Maintains basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, blood gas analysis, electrolytes, gas exchange, and hemodilution as it relates to CPB.
9. Maintains certification and licensure as indicated in specifications above.
10. Maintains continuing education.
11. Abides by the operating room rules and regulations as related to dress code, sterile technique, and sterilization.
12. Maintains correct and precise charting on the appropriate record during an open heart procedure.
13. Rotates call, providing coverage 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
14. Maintains knowledge in the theory and use of circulatory assist devices, portable cardiopulmonary bypass, and other related devices and procedures.
15. Acquires the knowledge of the different preferences of each surgeon and adjust accordingly.
16. Abides by MHS Behavioral Standards.
17. Maintains working knowledge of HIPEC procedure.
18. Performs other related work as required or requested.