Perfusionist Lead

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a qualified perfusionist to lead assigned staff in cardiovascular perfusion services. The role focuses on coordinating shift operations, acting as a technical resource, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

The position requires graduation from a perfusion program, at least two years of experience, and active licensure (BLS HCP, CCP, and state perfusion license).

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Perfusion Program.
• Minimum two years of perfusion experience.
• BLS HCP, CCP, and perfusion licensure in the applicable state(s).

Responsibilities

• Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and staff.
• Serves as a technical or functional resource.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work; reports compliance with policies/procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned staff; may participate in performance reviews.
• May perform the duties of a perfusionist.
• Maintains alertness and safe work practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

Perfusion program graduate

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.

Job Summary:

Leads assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in cardiovascular perfusion services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and staff.
• Serves as a technical or functional resource.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned staff. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• May perform the duties of a perfusionist.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate from a Perfusion Program

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• And
• Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4414000037 Perfusion

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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