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The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. lists this PS Cardiovascular Perfusionist opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PS Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Job Summary
We are looking for a strong team player, hard worker, and anindividual with a desire to help the program succeed. TheUniversity of Utah Hospital performs approximately 1000+ cardiaccases per year. We are involved in a wide variety of cardiac casesincluding, but not limited to: CABG, valve, LVAD, RVAD, heart andlung transplantation, NRP, complex aortic cases, PulmonaryThromboendarterectomy, adult congenital, etc. Perfusion alsoprovides services related to auto-transfusion, component therapy,coagulation testing, TAVR's and HIPEC. There is minimal involvementwith ECMO and occasionally Intra-aortic Balloon pumps. We areaffiliated with the University of Utah School of Medicine which hasa rich history of providing excellent medical training and providesthe opportunity to teach and train upcoming perfusion studentsthrough its Masters level Perfusion Program. All clinicalperfusionists will be part of the clinical education of thesestudents and may also have the opportunity to teach didactically inthe classroom. On-call responsibilities during the week, as well asweekends, and holidays are divided amongst the team.
Responsibilities
EducationGraduated from anaccredited school of perfusion or have been trained andsubsequently certified by the ABCP.
Must meet the requirements set by the ABCP for continuing educationin addition to other requirements as set forth by the hospital and/or perfusion department.
CredentialsMust be certified by the ABCP,or in the process of becoming certified.
PerformanceRequirements
PersonalMust be in good physical and mentalhealth. Must be able to push heavy equipment and lift or movesupplies. Must be able to work in high stress and emergentsituations. Must be able to maintain solid interpersonalrelationships. Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 45minutes of being called.
ProfessionalMust be able to work in highlystressful conditions with exposure to blood and blood products,needles, sharp instruments, possible exposure to infectious diseaseand blood-borne pathogens, as well as exposure to anestheticagents. The individual must be able to work unpredictable hours andassume call responsibilities as assigned. Must be able to performduties as an individual as well as part of a team.
EducationMustmaintain their personal credentialing and licensure set forth bythe ABCP, state, and employer.
These duties described are generally descriptive but notall-inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a formal academic training program incardiovascular perfusion.
Current certification by the American Board of cardiovascularperfusion.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associatedrequirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community byrequiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized accordingto CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may bemade for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefsthat object to vaccinations.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform theessential functions of the job as outlined in the positiondescription.
Requisition Number: PRN45793B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Department: 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 75900 to
Close Date: 10/30/2026
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
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