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The UI Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) is seeking a full-time Cardiovascular Perfusionist to operate Cardiopulmonary Bypass during open-heart surgeries and other medical procedures. In addition, the perfusionist is responsible for other mechanical circulatory support and patient monitoring devices and techniques including: VADs, ECMO, IABPs, HIPEC, cell salvage, point-of-care testing for anticoagulation and other patient monitoring during these procedures.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday
On-Call assignment (includes Weeknight/Weekend/University Holidays)
The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000 in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away.
UI Heart and Vascular Center information can be found at https://uihc.org/primary-and-specialty-care/heart-and-vascular-center
Position Responsibilities:
- Operate cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and other life support equipment during cardiac, transplant, and vascular surgical procedures
- Monitor patient blood gasses, electrolytes, and anticoagulation during procedures and adjust in accordance with LIP and hospital protocols
- Help set up, initiate, and transport long-term mechanical circulatory support devices (VADs, IABPs, and ECMO) when needed.
- Assess each surgical case and choose correct equipment and cannula based on patient need and physician preference
- Assure regulatory requirements are met and continuous quality improvement occurs as evidenced by performing monthly audits of quality control data, quality improvement indicators/thresholds, and documentation of improvements for all aspects of care relating to perfusion
- Assure daily, adequate supply stock and equipment are ready for use in an emergency
- Process all remaining blood from the CPB circuit with autologous blood recovery equipment as requested
- Clinically instruct perfusion students for the University of Iowa Perfusion Technology Program
- Take call and arrive at hospital within 30 minutes window
- Function ethically and professionally at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain good Clinical and Professional standing with the ABCP
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Perfusion Technology; OR
- Bachelor’s degree with Certification in Perfusion Technology from a CAAHEP cardiovascular perfusion education training program; OR
- Combination education and experience with Certification in Perfusion Technology from a CAAHEP cardiovascular perfusion education training program.
Experience Requirement:
- Demonstrated knowledge of perfusion theory and associated patient care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills required.
Certification/Licensure Requirement:
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) or board eligible in good standing with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) required. If board-eligible, must obtain CCP within 6-mos. of start.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required by start.
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous clinical perfusion experience and/or training in an academic medical setting.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Jordan Adam at jordan-adam@uiowa.edu or 319-384-5699.
Salary : $133,000
