Purpose, Kindness, Excellence and Team are the foundation which crafts our culture and are the guiding principles which build the framework for all our relationships at IU Health. Whether you are at Methodist Hospital a Level One Trauma Center or University Hospital which offers the latest advances in cancer research and leading-edge care, as a Perfusionist with IU Health you will have a uniquely exciting setting to apply your leadership skills.  IU Health is currently seeking a Perfusionist to support the Operating Rooms at Methodist Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm, no call, no weekends, no holidays! If you are a Registered Nurse looking for the next step in your career, apply today!  Why Join IU Health? As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: 401(K) retirement savings with employer match Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met). Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn! If you'd like to learn more about our benefits, please view our benefits website: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

The Perfusionist performs clinical perfusion, those functions necessary for the support or treatment of the cardiopulmonary/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.

•  CCP Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Incumbents to this position with training completed after April 15, 1981 are required to maintain cardiovascular perfusion certification (or to be eligible for the perfusion certification examination process).
• Incumbents who have completed perfusion training after April 15, 1981 are required to have completed satisfactorily their clinical and didactic coursework from an accredited perfusion training program.
• Requires knowledge of cardiovascular and respiratory systems, physiology, anatomy, mechanical and electronic equipment as well as new innovations in the field of open heart surgery.
• Requires perfusion experience in applying knowledge of biology, chemistry and physiology in a hospital operating room setting.
• Requires open heart surgery and surgical perfusion procedure experience.
• Requires the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain a wide variety of cardiovascular perfusion, life support, and blood salvage equipment, instrumentation and supplies.