Description
We are seeking candidates for Perfusionist opportunity for leading Healthcare in Indiana.
Salary: USD $115,500 – $184,748 / yr
About Client:
Our client Health System is the region's most trusted partner and guide to creating and maintaining health and well-being. As the regional leader in childbirth, mental health, cancer, pediatrics, trauma, heart and vascular care, stroke, surgery, weight loss services, and community health programs, Health Systems is helping our region achieve the highest quality of life.
This client Benefits provide resources to ensure associates have a pleasant work/life balance. Benefits are not one size fits all, and client works hard to try to provide our associates with options for every stage of life. Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) and other retirement plans
Life Insurance for Associate, Spouse, and Dependents
Tuition Assistance
Scholarships
Legal Shield/Identity Shield
Whole Life Benefits
Critical Illness Benefits
Accident Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Wellness Programs and Resources
Local, Regional, and National Discount offers on food, entertainment, shopping, travel, and more.
JOB SUMMARY
Reports to the Executive Director, Surgical Services and works in collaboration with the Cardiothoracic Surgeon group. Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment and provides perfusion services during cardiac and cardiovascular surgery, intra-aortic balloon pump services, autotransfusion services and other related patient care.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an approved program in perfusion technology from an accredited college, certification as a Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or similar accrediting agency or certification-eligible and sufficient clinical experience in perfusion to demonstrate competence in the field.
Knowledge & Skills
Requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, chemistry, physics and sterile techniques.
Requires an in-depth knowledge of the functions, uses and theory behind extracorporeal circulation equipment and auto transfusion devices used in cardiac and cardiovascular surgery.
Requires analytical skills to assess patient’s condition and assist in planning and organizing the operation of perfusion services.
Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, staff members and physicians.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to report appropriate information needed by other health team members.
Working Conditions
Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and certain undesirable patient care activities.
May be exposed to biohazards.
What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
Call coverage
Rotating between 2 hospitals
Teamwork
What are the nice-to-have skills?
TAVR experience
Bentall experience
Minimum 4 years’ experience
What is exciting about this opportunity? Please include team and company culture.
2 established heart programs
Great team
Skilled surgeons
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