Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

The perfusionist provides extracorporeal support under the direction of the cardiac surgeons during open and closed heart surgery through the use of a specialized and essential heart/lung machine.  The perfusionist selects appropriate equipment for extracorporeal support and is educated to conduct extracorporeal circulation to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions by monitoring and adjusting the necessary variables, taking corrective action through established protocols when abnormal situations arise and keeping the cardic surgeons and anesthesiologist fully informed.  In addition to the operation of the heart/lung machine perfusionists often provide extended, long-term support of patient circulation outside of the operating room environment.

Essential Job Functions:

•    Conducts extracorporeal circulation, administers medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit according to established procedures and protocols in accordance with hospital policy and upon prescription by a physician.
•    Prepares, operates, and maintains:  heart/lung machine, heater/cooler units, blood gas and electrolyte analyzer, cell saver, anticoagulation monitor, VADS, audio/visual imaging and cardiac monitors during cardiac surgery.
•    Maintains an accurate perfusion record for each case performed.
•    Enters patient charges per procedure into hospital billing software.  Stores and maintains billing records of all perfusion procedures.
•    Enters perfusion related data and images in Cardiac Surgery Database.
•    Assists in perfusion-related experiments performed in the surgical research laboratory.
•    Evaluates new equipment and perfusion techniques.  Orders and stocks supplies as necessary; prepares related paperwork.
•    Accepts on-call availability for emergency procedures as a shared responsibility of the team.
•    Instructs student perfusionists.  Evaluates and documents performance.
•    Pursues professional growth through continuing education, meetings, and seminars.
•    Other job functions as assigned.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Bachelor's Degree in the sciences required for entrance in a CAAHEP accredited school of perfusion.  Completion of a CHAAHEP accredited perfusion program.
•    Certification/Licensure/Registration or board eligible for American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and Illinois Licensure.
•    Basic Life Support Certification required: Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Surgery.
•    Maintains State of Illinois license and certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
•    Ability to work varying shifts, rotate days off and work weekends as the rotation requires.
•    Ability to communicate well with medical professionals.
 

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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