Description The Perfusionist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: Operates cardiopulmonary bypass and other life support equipment, to assist cardiac, transplant, and vascular surgeons as they perform their surgical procedures. Operates cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. Monitors oxygenator and adjusts gas flow as needed. Operates centrifugal and roller pumps to maintain adequate cardiac output. Monitors blood temperature, O2, CO2, pH, venous saturation, and adjusts as needed. Monitors blood electrolytes, potassium, sodium, and calcium. Monitors heparin management of patient while on bypass. Cools and rewarms patient as directed by surgeon. Sets up and utilizes hemoconcentrators on bypass circuits if needed. Charts patients’ vital parameters on perfusion record at regular intervals. Communicates to surgeon and anesthesiologist any problems, unusual occurrences, or deviations from the norm which may affect the patient while on bypass. Operates cell salvaging system in the O.R. to retrieve, process, and return shed blood back to the patient. Sets up and operates intra aortic balloon pump in the O.R. and as patient is transported to the ICU area. Sets up and operates cardiac assist devices (LVADs, Abiomed) while patient is in the O.R. Sets up and calibrates CDI blood management system prior to initiating bypass. Must be able to take call coverage for cardiac and transplant procedures on a rotating basis with colleagues. Sets up and operates PBS (portable bypass system), and is able to initiate bypass anywhere in the medical center. Sets up and operates cell salvaging system for general surgery, and assists cell saver techs when needed. Educates and explains functions of perfusion responsibilities to medical staff, residents, medical students, and nursing staff. Assists medical personnel in the O.R. to facilitate better patient care in the successful completion of the operation. Cleans and checks heart-lung equipment for proper operation. Qualifications Required : Graduate of an accredited perfusion school. CCP or board eligible. Preferred : Bachelor of Science Degree. Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. J-18808-Ljbffr