Director Perfusion Services

Cooper Norcross University Hospital; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health seeks a Director of Perfusion Services to provide strategic, clinical, operational, financial, and administrative leadership for its Perfusion Services. The director will ensure safe, high-quality, and reliable delivery of perfusion support for cardiothoracic surgery and related programs.

The role requires 5+ years of clinical perfusion experience with leadership, and CCP certification with NJ licensure; 24/7 staffing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of clinical perfusion experience with progressive leadership experience.
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program; bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, operational, financial, and administrative leadership for Perfusion Services.
• Ensure 24/7 staffing and call coverage; establish standards, policies, competencies, and quality measures.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, staff development, equipment, supplies, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Anesthesia, Nursing, and hospital leadership to grow perfusion programs.

Skills

Leadership

Perfusion expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in perfusion or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Director of Perfusion Services provides strategic, clinical, operational, financial, and administrative leadership for Perfusion Services. The Director is accountable for the safe, high-quality, efficient, and reliable delivery of perfusion services supporting cardiothoracic surgery and other programs requiring extracorporeal circulatory or respiratory support.

The Director ensures appropriate 24/7 staffing and call coverage; establishes clinical standards, policies, competencies, and quality measures; and oversees recruitment, performance management, staff development, equipment, supplies, operating and capital resources, and regulatory compliance. The Director collaborates with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Anesthesia, Nursing, Critical Care, ECMO/mechanical circulatory support, Operating Room leadership, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and hospital administration.

The Director maintains clinical competency as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist and participates in direct patient care as operationally necessary to support complex cases, emergency coverage, competency, and continuity of service. The Director leads performance improvement, evaluates new technology and evidence-based practice, and supports strategic growth of perfusion and related cardiovascular programs.

Experience Required

Minimum five years of clinical perfusion experience required, including at least three years of progressive leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program. Bachelor’s degree in perfusion, cardiovascular science, healthcare, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Current Licensed Perfusionist in the State of New Jersey. BLS certification required.

Special Requirements

Demonstrated leadership in perfusion operations, workforce planning, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, budgeting, equipment management, clinical standardization, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Salary Min ($)

USD $82.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $137.00