On-Call Perfusionist for Heart Surgery & ECMO

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Student loan repayment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Perfusionist to join a four-person team providing 24/7/365 on-call coverage. The role supports open-heart surgery, major vascular procedures, ECMO, LVAD, and related procedures, with involvement in ECMO insertions, transports, and decannulations.

The team emphasizes collaboration with physicians and RN ECMO specialists. The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $35k, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Qualifications

• ABCP certification required.
• 0–2 years perfusion experience required.
• CPR and BCLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace patient cardiopulmonary functions.
• Monitors and manages physiological variables during procedures.
• Develops individualized patient care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains communication with medical staff, patients, and families.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and hospital policies.
• Provides mentorship to new perfusionists and students.
• Manages equipment maintenance and inventory.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ABCP certification

CPR certification

BCLS certification

Tools

ECMO equipment

Perfusion devices

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Perfusionist to join a four-person team providing 24/7/365 on-call coverage. The role supports open-heart surgery, major vascular procedures, ECMO, LVAD, and related procedures, with involvement in ECMO insertions, transports, and decannulations.

The team emphasizes collaboration with physicians and RN ECMO specialists. The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $35k, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k)