Cardiovascular Perfusionist

at EGA Associates in Hines, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Details

Client Name: Edward Hines Jr. Va Hospital

Job Type: Local

Position Urgency Normal

Offering Allied

Profession Perfusionist

Specialty Perfusionist

Job ID 18980515

Job Title Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Shift Details

Shifts Per Week 1

scheduledHrs_1 2.0

Job Order Details

Start Date 2026-08-19

End Date 2027-08-18

Duration 52 Week(s)

Float Required No

Call Required No

Job Description

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited university-based perfusion program – documentary evidence required with the bid

? Current board certification as a perfusionist recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)

? Full and unrestricted perfusionist license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Illinois licenses perfusionists separately – verify Illinois status.

? Minimum 3 years of experience providing these types of perfusion services

? At least 150 cases performed in a one-year period prior to starting

? Case mix must include complex aortic arch and thoraco-abdominal surgeries

? Must currently be providing clinical perfusion services

? Lives within a 30-minute radius of Hines VA and can meet the 15-minute phone / 30-minute on-site response

? Current BLS (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association, an AHA-recognized organization, or the Military Training Network

? Proficient in spoken and written English

? Computer literate – all patient documentation is entered directly into the electronic health record

? Carries professional liability / malpractice insurance covering every state where they render services

? No disqualifying malpractice claims, license actions, privilege suspensions, or removals from assignment. Must not appear on the HHS/OIG exclusion list.

Position Summary:

The on-call perfusionist provides as-needed cardiovascular perfusion and autotransfusion services in support of the Hines VA Heart Surgery Program. The perfusionist independently operates the heart-lung machine and a wide range of mechanical life-support systems, monitors and manages the patient throughout cardiopulmonary bypass, and responds to emergency cases outside of normal business hours. The role requires a high level of accountability for independent decision making under minimal oversight, and the candidate must be able to evaluate and correct any patient or mechanical situation that could become life threatening.

Responsibilities:

? Set up and operate the heart-lung machine for open-heart surgery, including complete pump cases from set-up through the post-procedure observation period

? Monitor and manage the patient throughout bypass – blood pressure, heart rate, urine output, arterial and venous blood gases, acid/base status, blood clotting, temperature, and heart-muscle protection

? Give cardioplegia (heart-protection solution) with an understanding of delivery rates and both antegrade and retrograde routes

? Set up, operate, and troubleshoot intra-aortic balloon pumps around the clock, including monitoring and adjusting inflation and deflation timing during implantation

? Independently operate the cell saver / autotransfusion device during procedures, ensuring a safe blood product

? Set up and monitor equipment for hemofiltration during cardiac procedures

? Advise on system management of ventricular assist devices (VADs) and ECMO circuits to keep them performing optimally

? Provide coverage for scheduled PTCA (angioplasty) cases, usually at the end of the working day

? Review the patient record in CPRS before surgery to understand the surgeon’s plan of care, and document in CPRS immediately after each procedure

Equipment and Supplies:

? Maintain and calibrate VA-owned equipment – cell savers, heater-coolers, balloon pumps, VADs – per manufacturer specifications and schedules, and document maintenance activity

? Perform quality control and preventive maintenance on all perfusion equipment

? Stock all VA-furnished supply items so they are available 24 hours a day for both scheduled and emergency cases; notify Hines Logistics of anything that needs purchasing

? Clean equipment at the end of each case.

Schedule and On-Call Coverage:

Cardiothoracic surgery business hours at Hines are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The VA heart teams assemble at 6:00 a.m. Our perfusionists cover the following windows:

Coverage Type Hours What It Covers

+ Weeknight on-call Monday-Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Emergency cases outside business hours

+ Weekend on-call Friday 3:30 p.m. – Monday 7:00 a.m. Emergency cases across the full weekend

+ Scheduled back-up 20 days per year, Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Covering VA perfusionist absences. VA gives 30 days advance notice.

+ Weekday call-back Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Being called back in during the business day

+ Federal holidays As scheduled On-call coverage is required on all 11 federal holidays.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Client Details

Client Type Government – State

Setting Hospital (Inpatient)

Address 5000 South 5Th Ave

City Hines

State IL

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