Perfusionist Cardiovascular

Cardiac surgery perfusion in Wisconsins capital lakes a Big Ten campus and a VA heart program.

The Community Madison WI
Madison sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona with the State Capitol at its center and the University of WisconsinMadison on the lakeshore. It is a city built for life outside work: more than 200 miles of bike paths year-round lake recreation the Saturday Dane County Farmers Market around Capitol Square a thriving food and music scene and Big Ten football and hockey. Housing costs remain well below the coasts and Milwaukee Chicago and the Wisconsin Dells are all an easy drive.

Airport Information
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) approximately 6 miles from the hospital. Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE) approximately 80 miles. Chicago OHare International (ORD) approximately 140 miles.

About the Facility William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
The Madison VA is a tertiary care teaching hospital on the University of Wisconsin campus closely affiliated with UW Health. Its cardiothoracic surgery service performs adult bypass and valve surgery and supports advanced mechanical circulatory support for Veterans across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Facility Address: 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison WI 53705

Perfusionist RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to)

• Provide perfusion for the cardiothoracic surgery service: cardiopulmonary bypass and valve replacement cases
• Review the patient record and the surgeons plan of care before each case
• Prepare operate and maintain the heart-lung machine autotransfusion (cell saver) intra-aortic balloon pump and centrifugal ventricular assist devices
• Monitor and manage anticoagulation blood gases and hemodynamics during bypass
• Document each case accurately and participate in quality and safety programs
• Take call as scheduled and respond to emergent cases

QUALIFICATIONS

• Board Certified Clinical Perfusionist (ABCP CCP) current
• Graduate of an accredited perfusion program
• Current unrestricted perfusion license in any U.S. state where licensure applies
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Adult cardiac surgery experience; IABP and VAD experience preferred
• Authorized to work in the United States

SCHEDULE
Full-time day shift MondayFriday plus a shared call rotation. Long-term contract.

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