Perfusionist

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible payment options

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis is seeking a Perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical procedures. The ideal candidate must graduate from an accredited Perfusion Program and hold a Missouri Perfusionist license at the time of hire.

This role involves preparing for procedures, monitoring patients, and maintaining perfusion equipment. The position offers flexible hours and a sign-on bonus possibility of up to $40,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Perfusion Program.
• Missouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire).
• At least one year of perfusion experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures.
• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Administers pharmacological agents and blood products during operations.

Skills

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)

Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)

Education

Graduate from an accredited Perfusion Program

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Performs perfusion and other procedures, including monitoring the patient’s anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid‑base and blood‑gas status throughout procedures and taking 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.
• Ensures 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 an accredited Perfusion Program.

Experience

No prior experience required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program.
• Missouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire).
• At least one 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. Sign‑on bonus eligibility up to $40,000 may be available.

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.
• 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

• Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP); Perfusionist, Licensed – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Missouri: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP); Perfusionist – Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Oklahoma: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP); Perfusionist – Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Wisconsin: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP); Perfusionist – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States)

Job Type

Employee

Department

Perfusion

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 hours

Benefits

• Paid parental leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, providing instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront tuition coverage: FlexPath Funded program for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.