Perfusionist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Well-being resources

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a skilled perfusionist to provide cardiopulmonary bypass and support during complex procedures, including heart failure, transplant, and trauma cases. You will operate and troubleshoot extracorporeal devices, administer pharmaceuticals, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety.

The role also involves participating in inter-hospital transports, developing perfusion care plans, and contributing to staff and student education in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in perfusion or closely related field, master's preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience; 2-5 years preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Licensed Perfusionist, CPR, provisional or full licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support complex cardiac and trauma surgeries
• Manage extracorporeal support devices and troubleshoot issues
• Participate in patient transport and procedure support
• Contribute to staff training and educational initiatives

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)

Job description

This position involves providing cardiopulmonary and mechanical circulatory support during complex procedures, including heart failure support, transplant support, and trauma cases. The perfusionist administers pharmaceuticals, transfuses blood, and evaluates advanced technological equipment to enhance patient care. They conduct cardiopulmonary bypass, develop perfusion care plans, and support extracorporeal membrane systems and ventricular assist devices using evidence-based practices.

The role requires performing dynamic inter-hospital transports, troubleshooting support devices, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety. The perfusionist also designs and participates in educational programs for staff and students in perfusion technology.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience; 2-5 years preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Licensed Perfusionist, CPR, Provisional or Full Licensure
• Strong critical thinking, technical expertise, and teamwork skills

Key Duties

• Support complex cardiac and trauma surgeries
• Manage extracorporeal support devices and troubleshoot issues
• Participate in patient transport and procedure support
• Contribute to staff training and educational initiatives

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Additional resources to support well-being

Equal opportunity employer.