UAMS is seeking skilled perfusionists to support our dynamic surgical team!  As the only academic hospital in the state, UAMS provides a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourage a support teamwork and diversity.  We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
Join a team that values excellence! Together, we can ensure the highest standards of care while supporting patients during their most critical moments.

1. Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists in the operating room during open-heart surgery
2. Cleans equipment and has it serviced for any malfunctions observed.
3. Contributes to continuous quality improvement which focuses on customer satisfaction, outcomes, and cost
4. Provides patient and support staff training related to ancillary equipment.
5. Maintains the perfusion record during each case using EPIC electronic charting.
6. Sets-up, processes, and disposes of cell saver supplies as outlined in the perfusion manual for autotransfusion.
7. Operates simple circuit for liver transplants

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Perfusion Technology.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Certified Perfusionist with a couple years experience in the field.
• BLS required
• Arkansas Perfusion License required.

UNPARALLELED BENEFITS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• $20,000 sign - on bonus for experienced perfusionists
• Starting salary for new grads $167,370 and higher for experienced perfusionists
• Career ladder with annual increases
• Comprehensive on-call packages
• Overtime pay on weekdays, 6pm to 6am 24 hours on Weekends and Hollidays
• License renewal and CEU expenses covered
• !0% retirement match, fully vested after 2 years
• Paid malpractice
• Paid parental leave
• Accrue 10 Horus vacation and 8 hours sick leave each month
• 12 holidays. 8 hours for employee's birthday, 8 hours CEAL (Child Education Activity Leave)

Luke Boganny, CCP


luke@perfusionlife.com