Perfusionist - MSH - Full Time

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking a Perfusionist to support the cardiopulmonary system during surgical procedures. The role involves operating extracorporeal circulation equipment and monitoring physiologic functions to ensure patient safety.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Perfusion Technology (or Bachelor’s with a Perfusion Certificate), 1 year perfusion experience, NY licensure and ABCP certification, with NYS Limited Permit requirements for out-of-state hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor Degree with a Certificate in Perfusion Technology from an accredited program.
• 1 year experience as a Perfusionist (including clinical rotations).
• New York State licensure and certification as a Perfusionist by the ABCP.
• NYS Limited Permit must be obtained before treatment begins; up to one year to obtain full license for hires outside NYS.

Responsibilities

• Consults with the physician to select the most appropriate equipment and techniques for surgery.
• Delivers blood products, anesthetic agents or medications and controls patient temperature during surgery.
• Monitors patient physiological functions during surgery and in CICU (anticoagulation, blood gases, electrolytes, blood collection).
• Responds to on-call notification for open heart emergencies in OR, CICU, Cardiothoracic Lab or other hospital areas.
• Mentors less experienced Perfusionists.
• Makes recommendations for new equipment; maintains inventory and orders supplies.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Perfusion experience

Clinical rotations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Perfusion Technology

Certificate in Perfusion Technology

Job description

Description

The Perfusionist performs functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. This individual operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patients cardiopulmonary/circulatory function and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables.

Responsibilities

• 1. Consults with the physician for the selection of the most appropriate equipment and techniques needed for the surgery.
• 2. Delivers various types of blood products, anesthetic agents or medications and controls the temperature of patients during surgery.
• 3. Monitors patients physiological functions during surgery and in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) such as anticoagulation, blood-gas composition, electrolytes and blood collection and processing.
• 4. Responds to on-call notification for open heart surgical emergencies in the operating room, Intensive Care Unit, Cardiothoracic Laboratory or other areas of the hospital.
• 5. Mentors less experienced Perfusionists.
• 6. Makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment. Maintains an up-to-date inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• 7. Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor Degree with a Certificate in Perfusion Technology from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
• 1 year experience as a Perfusionist (inclusive of clinical rotations)
• New York State licensure and certification as a Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• NYS Limited Permit must be obtained before treatment begins. Upon obtaining, employee has up to one year to obtain full license. This is specifically for hires outside of NYS.

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint‑venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $80.3273 - $99.8675 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.