Perfusionist

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Perfusionist to perform cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgeries, plus cell saver duties for orthopedic, cardiac, and neurosurgical cases. The role emphasizes equipment care, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will ensure safety of the heart‑lung machine and associated systems, while supporting multidisciplinary teams and maintaining detailed patient and procedural records.

Qualifications

• Degree from an approved health science program or related field
• CAHEA/AMA accreditation graduation
• Current perfusionist licensure by Oklahoma State Board
• 1–2 years related experience preferred
• Effective interpersonal and patient care skills

Responsibilities

• Selects perfusion circuit and priming solution to meet patient and procedure requirements
• Prepares disposable and non‑disposable components of the CPB circuit for surgery
• Ensures safety and function of the heart‑lung machine, circuit, and related equipment
• Manages patient on CPB including pharmacological interventions and pump physiology
• Adheres to healthcare delivery processes and regulatory requirements

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

Health sciences degree / CAHEA program

Tools

Heart‑lung machine

Cardiopulmonary bypass circuit

Job description

Full Time #ALDIND Job Summary

The incumbent will serve as Perfusionist responsible for performing perfusion on cardiac surgical patient, cell saver on orthopedic, cardiac and neurosurgical patients. In addition to the procedures all equipment, supplies, and documentation must be maintained in accordance with all regulatory rules. Perfusionist responsibilities will approximately equal 90% and cell saver activity will represent approximately 10%.

Minimum Education

Appropriate degree from approved program in Health Science or related field; Graduation from a CAHEA (AMA's Committee on Allied Health, Education and Accreditation).

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Current licensure as a perfusionist by Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

Work Experience

1 - 2 years related experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications. Demonstrated patient care skills. Effective organization of multi-task role. Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Performs selection of the perfusion circuit and prime solution to accommodate the requirements of the patient, the proposed procedure, and the preferences of the primary surgeon. Prepares the disposable and non-disposable components of the cardiopulmonary circuit in preparation for the impending surgical exercises. Assures the safety and function of the heart lung machine, the disposable circuit, and all related ancillary equipment.

Manages the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass:

• a. awareness of appropriate pharmacological interventions.
• b. extensive knowledge of pump physiology with its altered homeostatic ramifications.
• c. awareness of the conduct of the surgical procedure.

Decision Making

The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from supervisor/physician.

Working Relationships

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal/external customers. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Perfusionist Services - Yale Campus Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.