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UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Perfusionist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMadison, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and graduation from a perfusion program are required.
  • Three years of post-training clinical experience providing cardiopulmonary bypass for adult cardiac surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs, is preferred.
  • Experience providing cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist device implantation, and congenital pediatric procedures is preferred.
  • Certification as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion is required within 12 months.
  • Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Perfusionist is required within 6 months.
  • CPR certification is required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

  • Provide cardiopulmonary life support for high-acuity surgical procedures using cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
  • Support procedures in the catheterization laboratory, hybrid operating room, and intensive care units.
  • Assist in designing institutional protocols and provide continuing education to staff and operating room personnel.
  • Actively support the Cardiac Surgery, ECMO, and Mechanical Circulatory Assist programs.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Certification as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion is preferred.
  • Wisconsin licensure as a Licensed Perfusionist is preferred.

About the Company

UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

UW Health runs a 471-bed academic medical center with associated clinics, delivering patient care, teaching, and research. It provides specialized services in cancer, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical fields, and organ transplantation, along with broad outpatient care. Care combines inpatient treatment with outpatient clinics through multidisciplinary teams and evidence-based protocols, supported by access to clinical trials and advanced technologies. Its edge comes from the integration of clinical care with medical education and research at UW–Madison, aiming to improve outcomes and advance health for the community.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1998

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