Job Description

Locations: Gainesville, Florida

Categories: Professional - Clinical

Req ID: 63435

Overview

Take the next step in your professional growth as a Perfusionist at UF Health located in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. Our thriving community is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, innovation, cultural energy, and recreation. UF Health is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals and we are committed to excellence in healthcare. We value the impact our Perfusionists make in patient outcomes every day. Our patients and our people are at the center of everything we do. Discover what’s possible for your career at UF Health.

UF Health Experience & Rewards:

• Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital
• FACT accredited NCI-designated cancer institute
• Bone Marrow and Solid Organ Transplant Center
• Accrued PTO and holidays
• Annual salary reviews
• Student loan repayment
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive healthcare/retirement plans
• Relocation assistance
• Wellness programs

Responsibilities

In this role the Perfusionist will perform the following job duties:

• Provides functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient.
• Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables.
• Prepares and administers blood products and prescription solutions through bypass circuitry.
• Regularly participates in the on call schedule

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Shift hours: Variable

Days of week: Monday-Friday

***Position requires on-call duties***

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Perfusion, other Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree required
• Must obtain ABCP certification within 1 year of hire date
• Experience as a Perfusionist, in a student capacity or independent practitioner

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose