Perfusionist: Complex Cardiac Care in Academic Medicine

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 147,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Saving Plans and Flexible Spend

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Perfusionist to join an experienced, multidisciplinary cardiac team delivering advanced cardiovascular care in Charlottesville, Virginia. You will provide extracorporeal circulation expertise during complex procedures and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff.

Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited perfusion program and ABCP certification, with BLS required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Perfusion required.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: Certified to practice as a Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; if new grad certified within four exam offerings and within 24 months of hire date.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Providing cardiopulmonary bypass and perfusion support for cardiac surgical procedures.
• Preparing, operating, and managing perfusion equipment and related technologies according to established clinical standards.
• Collaborating closely with the surgical and anesthesia teams to support safe, coordinated care throughout complex procedures.
• Contributing perfusion expertise to a cardiac program whose capabilities include CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, heart transplantation, VADs, and complex cardiac surgery.
• Supporting an environment where communication, precision, readiness, and multidisciplinary teamwork directly influence patient care.

Skills

Perfusion knowledge

Cardiovascular physiology

Extracorporeal circulation

Education

Accredited perfusion education program

Tools

Perfusion equipment

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Perfusionist to join an experienced, multidisciplinary cardiac team delivering advanced cardiovascular care in Charlottesville, Virginia. You will provide extracorporeal circulation expertise during complex procedures and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff.

Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited perfusion program and ABCP certification, with BLS required.