Perfusionist

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJoin the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! UW Health is located in the beautiful capital city of Madison - a cosmopolitan city of more than 240,000. Madison is uniquely situated on an isthmus between the areas two largest lakes Mendota and Monona - a setting that offers impressive beauty and wide variety of cultural and recreational activities. Madison is within a short drive to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. We are seeking a Perfusionist to: Provide cardiopulmonary life support for high acuity surgical procedures utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO. Support procedures outside the operating theater including the Cath lab, Hybrid OR and Intensive Care Units. Assist in the design of institutional protocols and provide continuing education of staff and operating room personnel. Encourage and actively support the mission of the Cardiac Surgery, ECMO and Mechanical Circulatory Assist programs. About us: UW Health is the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison serving more than 600,000 patients each year in the Upper Midwest and beyond with 1,500 physicians and 16,500 staff at seven hospitals and more than 80 outpatient sites. UW Health is governed by the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority and partners with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to fulfill their patient care, research, education and community service missions. Education: Minimum - Bachelor's degree and graduate of Perfusion program. Preferred - Master's degree in related field. Work Experience: Preferred - Three (3) years of post-training clinical experience providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs. Experience in providing CPB for cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist device implantation, and congenital pediatric procedures. Licenses and Certifications: Minimum - Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. State of Wisconsin Licensure as a Licensed Perfusionist or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. CPR certification or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire. Preferred - Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). State of Wisconsin Licensed Perfusionist Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for adult cardiac surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs. Clinical knowledge of the process for providing CPB for ventricular assist device implantation and congenital pediatric procedures. Familiarity with techniques of IABP, intraoperative autotransfusion, and management of ECMO and LVAD/RVAD. Ability to provide identified technical skills to patients of all ages including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Physical requirements include the ability to work long hours remaining alert and attentive to the duties at hand. Physical Requirements: Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets. Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position scheduled to work Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and on-call is required. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. Pay: Pay for new graduates start at $136,000.00 based on experience. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet --designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Learn more about this opening UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

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