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Perfusionist

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $56.56 - $82.01 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-393248 Employment Type Full Time Department Perfusionist Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days Remote No Category Technician
Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

  • On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours
  • On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes
  • Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Wellness Program

Responsibilities

The Perfusionist is responsible for perfusion services including extracorporeal perfusion ECMO intra-aortic balloon pump operation autotransfusion operation ventricular assist devices and for maintaining equipment and inventory control of perfusion related supplies. Collaborates with surgeons anesthesia care givers and other departments to provide effective quality patient care.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Maintains an ongoing documented par level inventory system for all perfusion supplies and equipment.
  • Strives toward the future enhancement of the cardiovascular program; by improved techniques and cost saving improvement.
  • Assesses and operates equipment. Heart/Lung Machine Balloon Pump Autotransfusion Ventricular Assist Device Hemoconcentrator I-Stat ECMO Heat Coolers and External Pacemakers.
  • Delivers items to a sterile field maintaining sterility according to AORN standards and departmental policy.
  • Assesses the patient for actual and potential problems according to AmSECT standards and recommended practices of the perfusion community.
  • Documents perfusion actions and patient care activities.
  • Collaborates with surgeons anesthesia personnel and other health team members to initiate appropriate interventions patient needs and evaluate responses.
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited or approved perfusion program. 

Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.  BLS.  Licensed Perfusionist in the State of TN.

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