Lead Perfusionist — Cardiac Team Lead

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Lead Perfusionist to oversee the perfusion team, assign daily duties, and ensure patient safety during bypass procedures. Responsibilities include setting up and operating heart-lung machines and related devices under surgeon direction.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced perfusion knowledge, and strong communication with clinical staff to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Management experience in Perfusion Services is required.
• Degree in perfusion technology or related science needed.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the perfusion team, including scheduling and delegation of daily assignments.
• Set up and operate heart-lung machines for bypass procedures, ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and autotransfusion devices under surgeon direction.

Skills

Excellent communication

Management experience

Education

High School diploma / GED

Perfusion technology degree or related science

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Lead Perfusionist to oversee the perfusion team, assign daily duties, and ensure patient safety during bypass procedures. Responsibilities include setting up and operating heart-lung machines and related devices under surgeon direction.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced perfusion knowledge, and strong communication with clinical staff to support high-quality patient care.