Staff Perfusionist - Louisville, KY

Strata Critical Medical, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

401(k) Company Contribution

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

CME Reimbursement

Job summary

Strata Critical Recovery in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced or new graduate perfusionist to join our established team. You will be independent, responsible for patient management during bypass, with comprehensive training provided. Compensation ranges from $145,000 to $200,000 plus a $50,000 sign-on bonus, and a 25% call rotation supports work-life balance.

Location: In-Person in Louisville, KY. Employment type: Full-Time. Schedule includes Days/Nights/Call.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program.
• ABCP certification or board eligibile.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of perfusion-related services in collaboration with anesthesia, surgery, and nursing administration.
• Support a diverse case mix including CABG, valve procedures, aortic repair, VADS placement and management, and ECMO initiations.
• Ensure safe operation and quality control of equipment, techniques, and procedures.
• Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment to maximize efficient utilization.
• Contribute to departmental planning goals and objectives, assisting the director as needed.
• Maintain quality improvement programs in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in on-call rotation, with call responsibility at 25% across the perfusionist team.

Skills

Autonomy

Initiative

VADS/ECMO experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Accredited cardiovascular perfusion program graduate

Tools

VADS equipment

ECMO equipment

Job description

Strata Critical Recovery (formerly Keystone Perfusion) is seeking an experienced or newly graduated perfusionist with strong clinical references to join our established Louisville team. We operate across four open heart programs with a cohesive team of 10 perfusionists and 7 autotransfusionists, delivering strong case volume with diverse clinical experience including VADS, ECMO initiations, and extensive valve and structural repair work.

The cases flow steadily with eight efficient surgeons, keeping you engaged in active clinical work that keeps your skills sharp and current. The 25% call rotation across our team ensures you maintain work-life balance while building breadth of experience.

You'll work as an independent perfusionist with full responsibility for patient management during bypass. We provide comprehensive training and orientation to ensure you're prepared and confident from day one.

Location: In-Person in Louisville, KY
Compensation: $145,000 - $200,000 depending on experience + $50,000 sign-on bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days/Nights/Call

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of perfusion-related services in collaboration with anesthesia, surgery, and nursing administration.
• Support a diverse case mix including CABG, valve procedures, aortic repair, VADS placement and management, and ECMO initiations.
• Ensure safe operation and quality control of equipment, techniques, and procedures.
• Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment to maximize efficient utilization.
• Contribute to departmental planning goals and objectives, assisting the director as needed.
• Maintain quality improvement programs in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in on-call rotation, with call responsibility at 25% across the perfusionist team.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000.00
• Retention Bonus: Eligible after 2 years of employment
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000.00
• 401(k): Company contribution
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program
• Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or board eligilbel
• American Heart Association or Red Cross health care provider BLS Certification
• Safe and effective operation of cardiac perfusion equipment
• Effective infection control practices related to equipment operation
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Infection Prevention
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
• Experience with VADS and ECMO preferred