Perfusionist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a perfusionist to operate the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgeries and manage ECMO and mechanical circulatory support as clinically indicated. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure safe, evidence-based perfusion care.

The role requires proficiency in perfusion techniques, anticoagulation management, and hemodynamic monitoring, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and ongoing quality

Qualifications

• Proficiency in perfusion procedures, heart-lung machine operation, and mechanical circulatory support.
• Strong knowledge of anticoagulation management and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Run cardiopulmonary bypass safely and effectively during surgery.
• Manage anticoagulation and monitor/control hemodynamics.
• Support ECMO and mechanical circulatory support systems as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams to deliver safe, evidence-based perfusion care.
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, continuous improvement, and quality outcomes.

Skills

Perfusion procedures

Heart-lung machine operation

Mechanical circulatory support

Anticoagulation management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Team-based collaboration

Patient safety

Job description

provides cardiopulmonary bypass and mechanical circulatory support for cardiac and complex surgical procedures. Operates the heart-lung machine and delivers advanced support such as ECMO and related technologies.

Key Duties

• Run cardiopulmonary bypass safely and effectively during surgery.
• Manage anticoagulation and monitor/control hemodynamics.
• Support ECMO and mechanical circulatory support systems as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams to deliver safe, evidence-based perfusion care.
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, continuous improvement, and quality outcomes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in perfusion procedures, heart-lung machine operation, and mechanical circulatory support.
• Strong knowledge of anticoagulation management and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based surgical environment.
• Commitment to compassionate care, patient safety, and ongoing improvement.