What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perfusionist position at Riley Children's Health?
Overview
Position Title: Perfusionist
Location: Riley Hospital for Children
Department: Perfusionist (Operating Room)
FTE: Full-Time
Schedule: Days with 24-hour call requirements
Position Overview:
This role involves performing clinical perfusion to support or treat the cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems during surgical procedures. The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during open-heart surgeries and other medical situations requiring cardiopulmonary support or replacement. They ensure proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring essential variables and troubleshooting equipment as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Position Title: Perfusionist
Location: Riley Hospital for Children
Department: Perfusionist (Operating Room)
FTE: Full-Time
Schedule: Days with 24-hour call requirements
Position Overview:
This role involves performing clinical perfusion to support or treat the cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems during surgical procedures. The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during open-heart surgeries and other medical situations requiring cardiopulmonary support or replacement. They ensure proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring essential variables and troubleshooting equipment as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain cardiovascular perfusion, life support, and blood salvage equipment during surgeries.
- Monitor and manage physiologic variables to support patient stability and outcomes.
- Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain a variety of perfusion and electronic medical equipment.
- Support open-heart and surgical perfusion procedures with expertise and precision.
- Participate in on-call rotations, providing 24-hour coverage as required.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
- Training & Certification:
- For those trained after April 15, 1981, maintaining cardiovascular perfusion certification or eligibility for certification is required.
- Completion of clinical and didactic coursework from an accredited perfusion training program for those trained after April 15, 1981.
- Experience & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, physiology, anatomy, and electronics.
- Experience in applying biology, chemistry, and physiology in a hospital operating room setting.
- Open-heart surgery and surgical perfusion procedure experience required.
- Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain perfusion and blood salvage equipment.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
- Supportive work environment committed to safety and excellence
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
