Perfusionist

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Perfusionist Position Highlights: Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Perfusionist to join our Perfusion Team, this role is located in Omaha, NE.

The Perfusionist will provide extracorporeal circulatory and respiratory support during cardiac and other surgical procedures by operating heart-lung machines, monitoring patient physiological parameters, and managing perfusion equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care If you have questions about applying for the Perfusionist role, please contact Allie Bruss at allang@nebraskamed.

com . Shift Details: Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Exempt Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! Job Duties: Perfusionist Provide life support to critically ill patients, surgical and non-surgical. Required Qualifications: Perfusionist

• Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited perfusion education program required.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to anticipate and respond effectively to changes in direction and priorities required.
• Demonstrate a well-ordered approach to problem solving required.
• Experience with extracorporeal equipment, e.g., heart-lung machine (includes pressure monitoring, coagulation, and ventilation devices), CDI 500 in-line blood gas monitor, centrifugal pump, cooler/heater, autotransfusion machine, ventricular assist devices (thoratec, heartmate, a biomed, intra-aortic balloon pump) required.
• Knowledge of all patient care equipment, policy, procedure, and protocol manuals, computer/information systems, copier/telecommunication systems required.
• Meet needs of the department on a 24-hour on-call notice required.
• Current certification/eligibility by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) and License eligible for the state of Nebraska or temporary license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications

Perfusionist

• Prior working experience in related field preferred.
• Interest in research and student perfusion education preferred.
• Nebraska Cardiovascular Perfusionist license eligibility is preferred. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.