What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perfusionist position at UW Health?
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, 40 hours/week. Various shifts scheduled Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM with rotating nights and weekend on-call required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.
Pay:
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Be part of something remarkable
Join 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.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
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.
- Bachelor's Degree and graduate of Perfusion program Required
- Master's Degree in related field Preferred
- 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 Preferred
- Experience in providing CPB for cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist device implantation, and congenital pediatric procedures. Preferred
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) within 12 months Required
- State of Wisconsin Licensure as a Licensed Perfusionist within 6 months Required
- CPR certification within 3 months Required
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) Preferred
- State of Wisconsin Licensed Perfusionist Preferred
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.
