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Cardiac Perfusionist

Ansible Government Solutions·North Chicago, Illinois

Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Cardiac Perfusionist will assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with by-pass surgical cases and valve replacements. Responsibilities include performing onsite perfusion services and maintaining a sterile environment during procedures.

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Cardiac Perfusionist to support the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center located at 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064. The work schedule is expected to be Monday-Friday with on call. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of health care, national security, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

  • Shall assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with by-pass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types.
  • Shall perform onsite perfusion services in the treatment of care of eligible veteran beneficiaries as referred and authorized by the Captain James A. Lovell VAMC.
  • Responsible for preparation and operation of the heart and lunch machine/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures maintaining blood volume in the patients preventing shock or air embolus.
  • Assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept patients on extra corporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure.
  • Other services include preparation, maintenance, and operation of VA owned equipment to include the heart lung machine, intra-aortic balloon pump and centrifugal ventricular assist device.

Qualifications

  • Education: Candidates must hold a degree in perfusion as described below in paragraphs (1) and (2) that is approved by the VA.
  • (1) Bachelor’s or master’s degree in perfusion from a program in the United States or Canada accredited by the CAAHEP or RQualTM Canada.
  • (2) Bachelor’s or master’s degree in addition to a post-baccalaureate certificate in perfusion from a program accredited by CAAHEP or the EQualTM Canada.
  • Full and unrestricted license to the services covered by this contract issued in any State Territory, or Commonwealth of the Unites States or the District of Columbia.
  • Shall be a graduate of an accredited Allied health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology and shall be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
  • Experience shall be demonstrated in the following areas: Open heart surgery, heart lung machine, membrane oxygenation, left/right heart bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumping and centrifugal ventricular assist device.
  • Active certification as an Perfusionist, as well as documentation verifying the current certification.
  • Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • No sponsorship available.

All candidates must be able to

  • Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
  • Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
  • Lift up to 20 lbs
  • Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
  • Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in perfusion from an accredited program and possess a full and unrestricted license. Experience in open heart surgery and active certification as a Perfusionist are also required.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Basic Life Support
  • Certification
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Sterile Environment Maintenance
  • Open Heart Surgery
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Device
  • Left Heart Bypass
  • Heart Lung Machine
  • Membrane Oxygenation
  • Cardiac Perfusion
  • Right Heart Bypass
  • Blood Volume Maintenance
  • Shock Prevention
  • Air Embolus Prevention

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
North Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Apr 8, 2026
Closes
Jul 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Ansible Government Solutions

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with services and solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, healthcare, and...

Salary listed on 68 jobs
IndustryInformation Technology & Services
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Illinois cardiac perfusion roles are specialized

In Illinois, cardiac perfusionist openings are typically driven by hospital cardiac surgery volume and the need to support open-heart procedures. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for an accredited perfusion degree, active certification, open-heart surgery experience, and a full, unrestricted license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your licensure and case experience before applying.

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