Perfusionist

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

9d•$161,970 - $242,965•Onsite

About The Position

This is a new position added to meet expanding case volume at St. Mary's Medical Center, Essentia Health's flagship tertiary care facility in Duluth. The role involves the full scope of perfusion, including cardiopulmonary bypass, LVAD and RVAD support, ECMO, hypothermic re-warming, hyperthermic intraperitoneal therapy, and off-pump standby for adolescent through elderly patients. The position offers the opportunity to work with a supportive cardiac surgery group and a team that respects perfusion. The role is a Day Rotation shift with on-call standby coverage.

Requirements

Current certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionists (CCP), OR Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion training program, with ability to obtain ABCP certification within three years of hire.
Experience with adult cardiac surgery, including LVAD/RVAD and ECMO support.
Strong communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Ability to obtain ABCP certification within three years of hire (for those with a Bachelor's degree and graduate of an accredited perfusion program).

Nice To Haves

New graduates of accredited perfusion programs are encouraged to apply — we'll support you through certification.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical cardiopulmonary bypass during open-heart surgery.
Provide extracorporeal circulation support during LVAD, RVAD, and ECMO procedures.
Manage hypothermic re-warming and hyperthermic intraperitoneal therapy.
Stand by for off-pump cardiac procedures, ready to initiate bypass when clinically indicated.
Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and the broader OR team.
Maintain perfusion equipment and documentation in line with department standards.