Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist: ECMO & Transplant Support

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

On-campus fitness facility

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a qualified perfusionist to prepare and operate extracorporeal equipment (VADs, ECMO) for heart, lung, liver transplant procedures and regional chemotherapy.

The role involves supporting the surgical team, priming circuits, and ensuring equipment readiness. Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting CPB/ECMO systems, administering medications into circuits under physician oversight, and monitoring patient status throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; perfusion experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CPB, ECMO, VADs and related circuits.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot perfusion equipment and monitor patient status.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate extracorporeal equipment for surgical procedures (heart, lung, liver); including VADs and ECMO.
• Administer anticoagulants and medications into extracorporeal circuits under supervision.
• Monitor patient status and communicate with surgical team during procedures.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary perfusion

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Education

Associate’s Degree in cardiopulmonary perfusion

Tools

ECMO systems

CPB equipment

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. seeks a qualified perfusionist to prepare and operate extracorporeal equipment (VADs, ECMO) for heart, lung, liver transplant procedures and regional chemotherapy.

The role involves supporting the surgical team, priming circuits, and ensuring equipment readiness. Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting CPB/ECMO systems, administering medications into circuits under physician oversight, and monitoring patient status throughout procedures.