• Job Description

  Req#: JR2024-149

  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

  Location

  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  Job Description

  Job Summary:

  Under the direction of the Coordinator of Perfusion Services and in collaboration with the Heart Center Director-Advanced Practice & Nursing, this position assists the Clinical Perfusionists in providing extracorporeal support and its related duties to our patient population that requires the use of a heart-lung machine during open heart surgery procedures and for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support for pulmonary or cardiac failure. Other Perfusion related duties include, auto-transfusion services for intra-operative blood salvage. Point of care blood gas, heparin management system analysis and quality control testing for point of care devices and materials. The role has extensive equipment support of routine maintenance and cleaning of perfusion equipment and inventory management, including ordering and stocking of disposable perfusion products. The position will also be responsible for the equipment and inventory ordering, monitoring, and maintenance for the hospital Ventricular Assist Device program. In collaboration with Heart Center APN director, the position will ensure sufficient device and supply inventory is maintained to support smooth program operations. This position actively supports the Hospital Service Principles and customer service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

  Job Responsibilities:

  Clinical responsibilities:

  • Assists in setup and breakdown of perfusion equipment.

  • Assists in point of care blood gas and Heparin Management sample testing.

  • Assists in setup/breakdown and blood management of autotransfusion device.

  • Manages monthly quality control for autotransfusion devices.

  • Assists perfusionist in clinical setting.

  Program coordination responsibilities:

  • Manages quality control and routine maintenance of point of care blood gas, heparin management system devices and materials.

  • Manages and orders perfusion and VAD equipment inventory and stock to ensure uniform day-to-day operations. Manages inventory control of disposables and checks for outdates.

  • Routinely maintains and cleans perfusion equipment as required by manufacturers and department policy.

  • Restocking of perfusion disposables and supplies in cardiac rooms and sub sterile areas.

  • Assists with VAD device tracking and ordering and maintains working relationships with device vendors.

  • Monitor repair and preventative maintenance of perfusion equipment with the coordination of Biomedical Engineering Department and Coordinator of Perfusion Services.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • A strong background in science or previous pertinent healthcare related work experience would be preferred.

  • Autotransfusion certificate would be preferred.

  • Good computer skills with working knowledge of Word, Excel.

  • Knowledge of sterile technique and practices preferred.

  • Must possess exceptional organization, problem solving and system improvement skills with the ability to coordinate and integrate complex processes and relationships in an evolving role while working with a diverse workforce.

  • Promotes a positive work environment and demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment and reasoning skills.

  • GED or High School Degree required; Associates or Bachelor of Science preferred.

  Education

  High School Diploma/GED (Required)

  Benefit Statement

  For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  Medical, dental and vision insurance

  Employer paid group term life and disability

  Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

  Flexible Spending Accounts

  Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

  403(b) with a 5% employer match

  Various voluntary benefits:

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

  • Tuition assistance

  • Student loan servicing and support

  • Adoption benefits

  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

  • Discount purchasing program

  There’s a Place for You with Us

  At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

  Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

• About the company

  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children's Memorial Hospital and commonly known as Lurie Children's, is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Chicago, Illinois.

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