Perfusionist: Expert Heart-Lung Bypass & ECMO Clinician

Amsect; Loma Linda (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsect is seeking a qualified Perfusionist to manage CPB/ECMO and related life-support systems during surgery or respiratory failure. The role involves maintaining heart-lung apparatus and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

The candidate will set up and operate CPB/ECMO, monitor data, and respond to evolving clinical needs. BLS certification is required, and ABCP certification is preferred or obtainable within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Cardiovascular Perfusion Science; must demonstrate competencies in perfusion techniques and theory.
• Board Certified by ABCP preferred or certification eligible with certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CPB, ECMO, and ventricular assist devices.
• Monitor patient data and adjust perfusion parameters as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide patient care.
• Contribute to a cooperative, culturally diverse work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion Science

ABCP certification (or eligibility)

BLS certification (AHA)

Tools

CPB equipment

ECMO equipment

Ventricular assist devices (VADs)

Job description

The Perfusionist is responsible for managing mechanical life support systems including Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) and Extracorporeal Membrane Circulation (ECMO). This role takes over functions of a patient’s heart and lungs during surgery or respiratory failure, maintaining the heart and lung apparatus during bypass.

Responsibilities include setup and operation of CPB, ECMO, ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon catheter and pump, intraoperative autologous recovery for transfusion, and invasive pressure monitoring. The Perfusionist assesses and interprets patient data to identify needs and provide appropriate care.

This role promotes patient satisfaction and outcomes, demonstrates professionalism, and utilizes strong interpersonal and service recovery skills. Contributes to a cooperative, culturally diverse work environment, participates in on-call rotation, and performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Licensures and Certifications: Board Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) preferred. Or be ABCP certification-eligible and receive certification within 1 year of hire date. Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Cardiovascular Perfusion Science. Must be able to demonstrate competencies in cardiovascular perfusion and have a thorough knowledge of perfusion techniques and theory.