Perfusionist

Job Description

Position Title : Perfusionist

Location: Riley Hospital for Children
Department: Perfusionist (Operating Room)
FTE: Full-Time
Schedule: Days with 24-hour call requirements

Position Overview:

This role involves performing clinical perfusion to support or treat the cardiopulmonary and circulatory systems during surgical procedures. The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during open-heart surgeries and other medical situations requiring cardiopulmonary support or replacement. They ensure proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring essential variables and troubleshooting equipment as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain cardiovascular perfusion, life support, and blood salvage equipment during surgeries.
• Monitor and manage physiologic variables to support patient stability and outcomes.
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain a variety of perfusion and electronic medical equipment.
• Support open-heart and surgical perfusion procedures with expertise and precision.
• Participate in on-call rotations, providing 24-hour coverage as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• Training & Certification:
  • For those trained after April 15, 1981, maintaining cardiovascular perfusion certification or eligibility for certification is required.
  • Completion of clinical and didactic coursework from an accredited perfusion training program for those trained after April 15, 1981.
• Experience & Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, physiology, anatomy, and electronics.
  • Experience in applying biology, chemistry, and physiology in a hospital operating room setting.
  • Open-heart surgery and surgical perfusion procedure experience required.
  • Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain perfusion and blood salvage equipment.

Why Join IU Health?

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance


• Retirement savings plan with employer match


• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities


• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives


• Supportive work environment committed to safety and excellence


To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.