Perfusionist – ECMO, VAD & Transplant Support

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Perfusionist to join a Cardiovascular Surgery team. The role supports extracorporeal circulation, drug administration, and blood product management across high-risk cases, including ECMO readiness.

The team handles about 300 pump cases annually and provides ECMO initiation and stabilization while transferring to their ECMO center in Murray, Utah. Four perfusionists contribute to ongoing care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal academic training program in Cardiopulmonary Perfusion.
• Certification by the Board of Cardiopulmonary Perfusionists.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Demonstrated experience working independently in high-pressure clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide perfusion services for cardiopulmonary support and bypass procedures.
• Operate and monitor CPB, LVAD/RVAD, and related devices per protocols.
• Administer blood products and pharmacologic agents via extracorporeal circuitry.
• Maintain equipment and document patient assessments and interventions.
• Support ECMO initiation and stabilization, with transport to ECMO center when needed.
• Provide CPS/VAD training and mentorship to other facilities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Equipment Operation

Critical Thinking

Clinical Care

Innovation & Organizational Skills

Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

Healthcare Language Fluency

Independent & Inter-dependent Decision

Self-Management

Mentorship

Education

Formal Cardiopulmonary Perfusion training program

ABCP Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers

Tools

ECMO equipment

LVAD/RVAD systems

Blood salvage devices

Job description

St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Perfusionist to join a Cardiovascular Surgery team. The role supports extracorporeal circulation, drug administration, and blood product management across high-risk cases, including ECMO readiness.

The team handles about 300 pump cases annually and provides ECMO initiation and stabilization while transferring to their ECMO center in Murray, Utah. Four perfusionists contribute to ongoing care.