Perfusionist
Job ID:
R209798
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$66.85 – $100.30
Location:
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center – 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
975 Port Washington Rd
Grafton, WI 53024
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday – Friday with rotating call/start time. Night call, weekend call and holiday rotation. Aurora St. Luke's/Grafton Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery group.
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a NATIONAL LEADER in the HEART OF THE MIDWEST. Come join a team built on innovation and excellence You can trust your heart with us!
We are proud of what we have accomplished and our contributions in creating today’s standard of treatment.
We are a team of 15 perfusionists that provide services to 5 surgeons and we are looking to expand our team! The majority of our cases are performed at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. Our Team also supports procedures at our sister hospital Aurora Grafton Medical Center.
Our procedures include CABGs, Valves, Heart Transplants, TAVRs, HIPEC, Angiovac, and ECMO. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is one of the clinical sites for the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Masters in Perfusion Program.
Our Team of Perfusionists Utilize:
- Terumo System 1 with the FX Oxygenator
- Quest Myocardial Protection System with micro-cardioplegia and Del Nido cardioplegia
- Medtronic Autolog cell savers
- TEG 6s
- 35 ECMO cases per year on average
The future is happening here!
- Aurora was named a Top Workplace for the last five years in a row.
- St. Luke's is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Geriatrics – and recognized as a top performer in 16 different categories.
- Internationally known for expertise in heart care, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery.
- U.S. News & World Report has singled out our services as well, making us 1 of only 26 hospitals in the U.S. to receive “Triple Recognition” for stroke and cardiac patients.
At Aurora we care about YOU! We Offer our Team Members:
- Benefit Packages to meet the needs of you and your family including competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401K, PTO, life insurance, disability, and an employee discount program.
- Flexible scheduling to meet the needs of YOU and YOUR FAMILY.
- Career ladder PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
- An opportunity to make a difference in the community while meeting the needs of your family.
If you are passionate about providing world-class care & want to be a part of an innovative team that is dedicated to helping YOU and YOUR CAREER, we look forward to hearing from you!
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Scheduled Hours
Full-time Perfusionist opportunity with our growing Aurora St. Luke's/Grafton Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery group.
Licenses & Certifications
Perfusionist license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification
Degree:
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Cardiovascular Technology.
Required Functional Experience
Typically requires 3 years of experience in pumping perfusion cases.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification.Excellent organization and prioritization skills; with a high attention to detail.Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and human relations skills.Excellent patient assessment skills.Demonstrated writing, editing and research skills.Ability to work within stressful situations, and to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and electronic medical records.














Clinical Services at Advocate Aurora
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.

