Open-Heart Perfusionist & Pacemaker Specialist

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital, part of Rochester Regional Health, seeks a skilled Perfusionist to plan, operate, and maintain the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgery. The role requires high technical proficiency, teamwork with surgical staff, and strict adherence to perfusion standards.

Responsibilities include equipment calibration, pacemaker-related tasks, and active participation in ongoing staff education and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing or Cardiovascular Perfusion program.
• Valid NYS Perfusion Permit or NYS license in Perfusion.
• At least 3 years of perfusion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates heart-lung machine and monitors patient status during bypass.
• Assembles, primes and inspects the bypass circuit.
• Maintains sterile technique during equipment use.
• Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist to optimize care.
• Performs equipment maintenance and records management.
• Assists in on-call duties and staff training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Perfusion knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing or Cardiovascular Perfusion program

NYS Perfusion Permit or NYS Perfusion license

Tools

Heart-lung machine

Pacemaker analyzers

Pacemaker programmers

Job description

Rochester General Hospital, part of Rochester Regional Health, seeks a skilled Perfusionist to plan, operate, and maintain the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgery. The role requires high technical proficiency, teamwork with surgical staff, and strict adherence to perfusion standards.

Responsibilities include equipment calibration, pacemaker-related tasks, and active participation in ongoing staff education and on-call coverage.