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MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Purpose The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow\'s discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities. In the role of Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist you will beworking in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a perfusionist you will prepare and operate Extra-Corporeal equipment including VADs and ECMO for a variety of clinical procedures including heart, lung and liver transplant, and regional chemotherapy including; isolated limb and liver perfusion as well as HIPEC procedures. Provide necessary support and assistance to the surgical team as it relates to these procedures. Responsibilities: * Set up, prime and operate appropriate extra-corporeal equipment for use in operating room. * Operate and maintain the extra-corporeal equipment and circuit during clinical procedures. * Administer blood, heparin, anesthetics and other pharmacological agents into the extra-corporeal circuit during clinical procedures under the direct supervision of the attending physicians. * Draw blood and other samples from the extra-corporeal circuit as requested by attending physicians. * Monitor patient status during surgery, maintain all appropriate documents, and keep surgical team informed. * Consult with surgeon regarding unusual, abnormal, or life-threatening conditions and take appropriate action during surgery. * Ensure equipment is clean, properly maintained and is stored in good working order, and that an adequate supply of necessary disposable items is readily available. * Transport extra-corporeal equipment to other areas of the hospital as necessary and maintain appropriate records regarding this activity. * Assemble, prime, prepare and operate various \"CPS/ECMO\" systems. * Evaluate and recommend purchase of equipment. * Assist or train appropriate personnel in regard to monitoring and life support systems used outside the operating room. * Provide expertise to investigators during research activities involving open heart surgery. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures of cardiopulmonary perfusion. Ability to integrate and interpret findings on the basis of general medical knowledge and to exercise independent judgment in relation to the technical aspects of the job duties. Strong interpersonal and communication... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/11B23C2AD6DF41CF Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.