Perfusionist
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description: Northwestern Memorial Hospital is currently interviewing Perfusionist right now, this position will be delegated in Illinois. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The following information in red applies only to staff level positions.
As part of completing the application process, you will be required to complete an online-assessment wh! ich will be sent to your e-mail following the submission of your resume. This questionnaire should take you approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete. Please note that your application will not be considered until there is a finalized assessment on file. If you have previously taken this assessment, you will not be required to take it again. We appreciate your interest in Northwestern Memorial HealthCare.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: CCP or board eligible; Graduate of an accredited perfusion school. Desired: BS. Must maintain certification with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion on a yearly basis, and provide proof to NMH of that certification in good standing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operates cardiopulmonary bypass and other life support equipment, to assist cardiac, transplant, and vascular surgeons as they perform their surgical procedures. Operate cardiopulmonary bypass circuit: Monitor oxygenator and adjust gas flow as needed;! Operate centrifugal and roller pumps to maintain adequate car! diac output; Monitor blood temperature, O2, CO2, pH, venous saturation's, and adjust as needed; Monitor blood electrolytes, potassium, sodium, and calcium; Monitor heparin management of patient while on bypass; Cool and rewarm patient as directed by surgeon; Set up and utilizes hemoconcentrators on bypass circuits if needed. Chart patients' vital parameters on perfusion record at regular intervals. Communicate to surgeon and anesthesiologist any problems, unusual occurrences, or deviations from the norm which may effect the patient while on bypass. Operate cell salvaging system in the O.R. to retrieve, process, and return shed blood back to the patient. Set up and operate intra aortic balloon pump in the O.R. and as patient is transported to the ICU area. Set up and operate cardiac assist devices (LVAD's, Abiomed) while patient is in the O.R. Set up and calibrate CDI blood management system prior to initiating bypass. Must be able to take call coverage for cardiac and trans! plant procedures on a rotating basis with colleagues. Set up and operate PBS (portable bypass system), and be able to initiate bypass anywhere in the medical center. AA/EOE.
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This position will be opened on: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:30:10 GMT