Cardiac Perfusionist

Ansible Government Solutions; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is recruiting Cardiac Perfusionists to support the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. You will assist with surgical cases like bypass and valve replacements, while also providing critical perfusion services to veterans.

This position requires extensive qualifications, including a degree in perfusion and certifications from accredited programs. The role demands physical ability for lifting and operational tasks in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in perfusion approved by the VA.
• Full and unrestricted license to the services covered by this contract.
• Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program in Perfusion Technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with surgical cases.
• Perform on-site perfusion services for eligible veterans.
• Prepare and operate the heart and lung machine.

Skills

Experience in open-heart surgery

Heart-lung machine operation

Membrane oxygenation

Intra-aortic balloon pumping

Documentation of current certification

Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in perfusion

Post-baccalaureate certificate in perfusion

Tools

Heart-lung machine

Intra-aortic balloon pump

Centrifugal ventricular assist device

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is recruiting multiple Cardiac Perfusionists to support the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System at 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The work schedule is Monday‑Friday with on‑call duties. The schedule may change according to Ansible or its customer’s direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cardio‑Thoracic service with bypass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types.
• Perform on‑site perfusion services in the treatment of eligible veteran beneficiaries as referred and authorized by the Ann Arbor VAMC.
• Prepare and operate the heart and lung machine/pumps, maintaining a sterile environment, blood volume, and preventing shock or air embolus.
• Assemble supplies and equipment to accept patients on extracorporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure.
• Prepare, maintain, and operate VA‑owned equipment including the heart‑lung machine, intra‑aortic balloon pump, and centrifugal ventricular assist device.

Qualifications

• Education: Must hold a degree in perfusion approved by the VA.
  • (1) Bachelor’s or master’s degree in perfusion from a program in the United States or Canada accredited by CAAHEP or RQualTM Canada.
  • (2) Bachelor’s or master’s degree plus 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 U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program in Perfusion Technology and certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Experience in open‑heart surgery, heart‑lung machine, membrane oxygenation, left/right heart bypass, intra‑aortic balloon pumping, and centrifugal ventricular assist device.
• Active certification as a perfusionist with documentation of current certification.
• Active AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• No sponsorship available.

Physical Requirements

• 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 over a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.