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Perfusionist

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67-100 Hourly
Mid level
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67-100 Hourly
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The Perfusionist is responsible for cardiopulmonary support, including administering cardioplegia, managing hemodynamics, and operating perfusion equipment during cardiac procedures. The role supports surgeons during various heart surgeries and requires a licensed perfusionist with significant experience in the field.
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Department:

02403 AMG ASLMC: Cardiovasc and Thoracic - Surgery: Cardiovascular

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday with rotating call/start time. Night call, weekend call and holiday rotation. Aurora St. Luke's/Grafton Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery group.

Pay Range

$68.20 - $102.30

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a NATIONAL LEADER in the HEART OF THE MIDWEST.  Come join a team built on innovation and excellence  You can trust your heart with us!  

    We are proud of what we have accomplished and our contributions in creating today’s standard of treatment. 

    We are a team of 15 perfusionists that provide services to 5 surgeons and we are looking to expand our team!  The majority of our cases are performed at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  Our Team also supports procedures at our sister hospital Aurora Grafton Medical Center.  

    Our procedures include CABGs, Valves, Heart Transplants, TAVRs, HIPEC, Angiovac, and ECMO.   Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is one of the clinical sites for the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Masters in Perfusion Program.  

    Our Team of Perfusionists Utilize:

    • Terumo System 1 with the FX Oxygenator
    • Quest Myocardial Protection System with micro-cardioplegia and Del Nido cardioplegia
    • Medtronic Autolog cell savers
    • TEG 6s 
    • 35 ECMO cases per year on average  

    The future is happening here!

    • Aurora was named a Top Workplace for the last five years in a row.   
    • St. Luke's is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Geriatrics – and recognized as a top performer in 16 different categories.
    • Internationally known for expertise in heart care, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery.
    • U.S. News & World Report has singled out our services as well, making us 1 of only 26 hospitals in the U.S. to receive “Triple Recognition” for stroke and cardiac patients.

    At Aurora we care about YOU!  We Offer our Team Members:

    • Benefit Packages to meet the needs of you and your family including competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.  Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401K, PTO, life insurance, disability, and an employee discount program.
    • Flexible scheduling to meet the needs of YOU and YOUR FAMILY.
    • Career ladder PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
    • An opportunity to make a difference in the community while meeting the needs of your family.

    If you are passionate about providing world-class care & want to be a part of an innovative team that is dedicated to helping YOU and YOUR CAREER, we look forward to hearing from you!  

    #WorkAtAdvocateAuroraHealth,  cardiopulmonary support, Performs rapid infusion, cardioplegia administration, hemoconcentration, hemodiafiltration, perfusion, Perfusionist, heart procedures,

    Scheduled Hours

    Full-time Perfusionist opportunity with our growing Aurora St. Luke's/Grafton Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery group.

    Licenses & Certifications

    Perfusionist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and

    Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).

    If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification

    Degree:

    • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Cardiovascular Technology.

    Required Functional Experience

    Typically requires 3 years of experience in pumping perfusion cases.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification.Excellent organization and prioritization skills; with a high attention to detail.Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and human relations skills.Excellent patient assessment skills.Demonstrated writing, editing and research skills.Ability to work within stressful situations, and to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and electronic medical records.

    Our Commitment to You:

    Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

    Compensation

    • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
    • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
    • Incentive pay for select positions
    • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

    Benefits and more

    • Paid Time Off programs
    • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
    • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
    • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
    • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
    • Educational Assistance Program

    About Advocate Health 

    Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

    Top Skills

    Fx Oxygenator
    Medtronic Autolog Cell Savers
    Quest Myocardial Protection System
    Teg 6S
    Terumo System 1

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