Perfusionist - Academic Center, Flexible Hours, Sign-On Bonus

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital seeks a skilled Perfusionist to join our cardiovascular team, supporting complex procedures with extracorporeal circulation and collaborating with physicians, residents and multidisciplinary clinical staff.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, flexible day shift details to be discussed, and 25 scheduled hours per week with licensure requirements across MO/IL/OK/WI as outlined in the qualifications.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Performs perfusion and monitors anticoagulation, electrolytes, acid-base and blood-gas status during procedures and addresses imbalances.
• Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary cardiac/pulmonary support.
• Administers pharmacological, anesthetic agents, and blood products during operation of extracorporeal devices.
• Sets up and initiates intra-aortic balloon pump therapy; operates 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 supplies.
• Documents assessments, activities, and procedures.
• Maintains alertness and safety; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Clinical Perfusion

Patient Assessment

Education

Perfusion Program Graduate

Tools

Extracorporeal Circulation Devices

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

Autologous Blood Processing Devices

Job description

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital seeks a skilled Perfusionist to join our cardiovascular team, supporting complex procedures with extracorporeal circulation and collaborating with physicians, residents and multidisciplinary clinical staff.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, flexible day shift details to be discussed, and 25 scheduled hours per week with licensure requirements across MO/IL/OK/WI as outlined in the qualifications.