Staff Perfusionist – Perioperative Services
The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics (UI Health) is seeking a Staff Perioperative Services. As assigned by the Chief Perfusionist, and according to the prescribed standards, this position performs those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and/or circulatory system of the patient. The Perfusionist performs advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the cardiopulmonary bypass and ancillary equipment. Responsible for the knowledge, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of technical perfusion equipment utilized in cardiac surgery, as well as, other circulatory support devices, and for close cooperation with the attending physician in extra-corporeal perfusion practices.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate heart-lung machines to take over functions of a patient’s heart and lungs during surgery or respiratory failure.
- Review patient medical history and chart and consult with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed to set up heart-lung machine and associated equipment.
- Select, assemble, set up and test heart-lung machine to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications.
- Operate heart-lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure.
- Monitor, observe and analyze operation of heart-lung machine and patient’s physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition, and flow rate and adjust equipment to maintain normal body functions.
- Clean and adjust equipment: heart-lung machine, blood cell processor, plasmaphereris processor, coagulation and blood analysis equipment.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Program.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
UI Care: Patient & Employee Service Values
Service Values and UI CARE (Communicate, Acknowledge, Respect, Excel) Standards
Integrity and Service Excellence: Each person is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. One should be sensitive to ethnic, cultural and racial differences. This is emphasized by the UI CARE behavior, “Respect: Patients First”.
Behavior: Performance is acceptable when everyone is greeted with a smile and a warm and caring manner using the person’s name whenever possible. No matter how I feel, I display a caring attitude. This is demonstrated through my hallway, elevator, and phone etiquette, as well as, my interactions with my peers, co-workers, volunteers, patients, and leaders.
Accountability: Each person displays loyalty and pride in the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System and its associated entities while upholding the confidentiality of patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. One should be a role model, be open-minded and collaborate with others. At the same time, one is fully accountable for their actions, and should focus on exceeding expectations. This is emphasized by the UI CARE behaviors: “Excel: Accountability & Teamwork” and “Ownership & Pride”.
Behavior: Performance is acceptable when concerns/problems with fellow employees and/or customers are not discussed with anyone other than the person involved or the supervisor. Patient/Employee issues and ideas are listened to and appropriate follow-up occurs to create a satisfied patient, patient family member, or employee/volunteer. I do not make excuses. I do not demean other people or departments. This is demonstrated by me taking full responsibility for my actions regardless of the circumstances.
Innovation: Each person demonstrates commitment to open communication. Every conversation should incorporate the key elements of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain and Thank). This will convey courtesy, clarity, and indicate that one is actively listening. One should seek opportunities to “manage-up” others by highlighting positive situations. This will create an environment of recognition and praise while empowering others to take ownership. At the same time, create an overall welcoming environment. This is emphasized by the UI CARE behaviors “Communicate: Talk, Listen, learn” and “Manage Up”. Also, the UI CARE behavior “Acknowledge: Reward and Recognize and Make People Feel Welcomed”.
Behavior: Performance is acceptable when openness and acceptance of constructive criticism occurs. Positive communication occurs by complimenting and expressing appreciation to others. I will listen and encourage others to express ideas and opinions and support ways to improve UI Health Experience and the evaluation and implementation of new ideas. I will focus on being clear in all of my conversations and interactions by using AIDET at all times. I will focus on making our patients/guests and employees/volunteers feel welcome but managing up others whenever possible.
Safety: Each person demonstrates pride in the physical appearance of UI Health, University of Illinois Hospital and its associated entities as a safe environment. One focuses on keeping the physical environment clean which includes the hallways, elevator, café, general areas, and one’s personal work area. One also demonstrates pride in their personal appearance. This is emphasized by the UI CARE behavior Respect: Appearance, Courtesy & Environment”.
Behavior: Performance is acceptable when initiative is taken to maintain a safe and clean environment. I will conduct myself in a manner that respects and preserves equipment and the physical plant. I do not walk by spills, trash or unsafe conditions while walking the hallways, elevator, café, general areas and/or my personal area without assuring that they are attended to promptly by myself or appropriate personnel. I will take ownership of my surroundings. I will also focus on managing my personal appearance and body odor by dressing professionally and/or appropriate for my area, grooming appropriately, and my managing personal hygiene.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree required; in allied health science preferred.
- Certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and must hold a current Illinois State Perfusion license.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, and oncological diseases and their precipitating conditions.
- Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment associated with the required knowledge as listed above for long periods of time in a potentially stressful environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the surgical team for long periods of time in a potentially stressful environment.
Salary & Benefits:
UI Health offers competitive benefit packages, including: vacation days, paid holidays, Floating Holidays, State University Retirement System, tuition waiver, tuition discount for dependents, and excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.
To Apply:
For consideration, please submit a complete application and supplemental resume by December 27, 2021
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=157396
The University of Illinois at Chicago/ UI Health is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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