Perfusionist

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition assistance

DailyPay

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to join our team, supporting complex surgical procedures in an academic medical center setting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring of coagulation and blood gases, and operating extracorporeal devices to temporarily replace cardiac or pulmonary function. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Perfusion Program.
• Missouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire).
• At least 1 year of perfusion experience preferred.
• Prior academic medical center experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Monitors anticoagulation, electrolytes, acid-base and blood gases; takes action to resolve imbalances.
• Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
• Administers pharmacological and anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices.
• Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy and autologous blood processing devices.
• Ensures perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
• Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies.
• Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.

Education

Graduate of a Perfusion Program

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• St. Louis University Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated Perfusionist to join our team. This role supports complex surgical procedures within an academic medical center environment, delivering high-quality patient care while collaborating with physicians, residents, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program
• Missouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire)
• At least 1 year of perfusion experience preferred
• Prior academic medical center experience strongly preferred

Schedule & Hours

• Flexible hours
• Schedule details will be discussed during the interview process

Job Summary:

Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances.
• Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
• Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices.
• Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy. Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.
• Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
• Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies.
• Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate from a Perfusion Program

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare driving.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4414000037 Perfusion

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

25

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.