Travel Perfusionist - $5,443 per week in Sioux Falls, SD

Laphcc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 220,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Perfusionist in Sioux Falls, SD for a 13-week assignment. The role requires a valid perfusion certificate, BLS, and a minimum of two years of cardiovascular perfusion experience. You will operate ECMO and heart-lung machines and support cardiac surgeries.

Casual day shifts are typical, with on-call rotations as needed. The position offers a competitive weekly pay and a structured team environment, focusing on patient safety and high-quality perfusion services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent perfusion experience.
• Active Perfusion Certificate required.
• Active BLS certification (AHA).
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform extracorporeal circulation using heart-lung machines during cardiac surgeries.
• Operate heart-lung machines and related perfusion equipment.
• Monitor, calibrate and maintain perfusion devices per standards.
• Manage labs and fluids, blood and electrolyte therapy as needed.
• Document procedures clearly and communicate with the care team.
• Assist with setup, priming, initiation, and troubleshooting of ECMO outside the OR.

Skills

ECMO proficiency

Perfusion experience

Cardiovascular OR experience

Tools

ECMO equipment

Job description

Perfusionist Location: Sioux Falls, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $5,443 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Perfusionist Profession: Perfusionist Specialty: Cardiovascular Operating Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8H Days Hours per Shift: 6:00 am until cases are done, usually 3:00 pm Experience: Minimum of 2 years recent experience required License: Active perfusion certificate required Certifications: Active BLS - must be AHA required Must-Have: Proficient with ECMO required Description: Performs extra-corporeal circulation using heart-lung machines and ancillary related devices for medical and surgical support. Performs extracorporeal circulation during various cardiac surgeries to allow cardiac surgeons to focus on procedures. Ensures patients' circulatory and respiratory needs are met during cardio-pulmonary perfusions in various cardiac surgeries. Operates heart-lung machines and other relevant equipment for cardio-pulmonary perfusion. Monitors, calibrates, and maintains devices according to relevant standards. Monitors a spectrum of physiologic parameters and copes with emergency situations during procedures. Adheres to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure accurate and safe practices in cardiopulmonary perfusion. Operates blood salvage and blood hemoconcentration devices. Functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties. Manages pumping and heating systems for general surgical chemotherapy treatments. Involves setup, priming, initiation, and troubleshooting of ECMO for cardiac and/or pulmonary support of patients outside of the operating room environment. Ability to provide perfusion and related services to a variety of medical and surgical patients. Ability to communicate with patients, family members, and others on the healthcare team. Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to document clearly and communicate in writing. Ability to perform and evaluate laboratory tests. Ability to manage fluids, blood, and electrolyte therapy. Ability to monitor and support patients using current perfusion techniques. Ability to work with the growth and development needs of all client populations. Maintains patient perfusion needs. Willingness to accommodate on-call rotations and responsibilities. Performs various procedures and utilizes required equipment for the role. Required skills include the ability to perform all duties with little supervision or training. Mandatory certifications include Perfusion Certification and BLS Certification. Dress code consists of provided scrubs.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam