Cardiac Perfusionist - Life-Support Systems Expert

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage (FlexPath)

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions. The role requires graduation from a perfusion program and offers 40 hours weekly with day shifts.

Eligible candidates must meet licensure requirements for the states listed (IL, MO, OK, WI) and hold BLS HCP and CCP certifications where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Perfusion Program.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) and CCP certifications are listed as location-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Monitors anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status during procedures and responds to imbalances.
• Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices for temporary support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
• Administers pharmacological and blood products as necessary during operation.
• Operates intra-aortic balloon pump therapy and autologous blood processing devices.
• Ensures perfusion packs and supplies are ready for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment and documents assessments and procedures.

Skills

Perfusion

Patient assessment

Equipment operation

Education

Perfusion Program Graduate

Job description

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions. The role requires graduation from a perfusion program and offers 40 hours weekly with day shifts.

Eligible candidates must meet licensure requirements for the states listed (IL, MO, OK, WI) and hold BLS HCP and CCP certifications where applicable.