Pediatric Perfusionist

Fairview Health Services • Minneapolis, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Perfusionist joins a growing five-member team working across academic and community hospital settings. The role provides case coverage primarily at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and also at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. Work focuses predominantly on pediatric bypass cases, including common and complex congenital cases, adult congenital cases, heart transplants, and VADs. The position also supports ECMO initiation, troubleshooting, and transport, excluding bedside management, and provides VAD support. The perfusionist clinically precepts students from perfusion programs, including UNMC.

The position is 1.0 FTE, with variable scheduling and in-house hospital coverage from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call responsibilities are divided equally among pediatric team members. While on call, the perfusionist must be able to respond to M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis within 30 minutes. The practice averages more than 200 primary CPB cases annually, more than 40 standby cases, and more than 30 ECMO initiations.

The employer describes a competitive compensation and benefits package. The full-time salary range is $181,311–$246,783, commensurate with practice experience, and may include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation. Salary is prorated based on FTE.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Perfusion Technology Program.
• Certification as a Perfusionist; certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or board-eligible status is accepted.
• BLS certification.
• A hard-working, positive, team-oriented approach.
• Willingness to contribute to team growth and development.
• Ability to problem-solve and develop creative solutions to day-to-day challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of experience as a Clinical Perfusionist; board-eligible candidates may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide case coverage for three or more surgeons, primarily at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital and also at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center.
• Provide perfusion for predominantly pediatric bypass cases, including common and complex congenital cases, adult congenital cases, heart transplants, and VADs.
• Initiate, troubleshoot, and transport ECMO patients; bedside management is excluded.
• Provide support for Berlin Heart, CentriMag, and Heartmate 3 VADs.
• Clinically precept students from perfusion programs, including UNMC and others.
• Participate in an equal division of call responsibilities among pediatric team members and respond to the children’s hospital within 30 minutes while on call.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 403(b) employer contribution and retirement benefits.
• Generous flexible time off, PTO, and Sick and Safe Time.
• Allowance for continuing education, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early access to earned wages.
• Potential incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components.
• Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed