Perfusionist

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis University Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated Perfusionist to join our team. This role supports complex surgical procedures within an academic medical center environment, delivering high-quality patient care while collaborating with physicians, residents, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. Sign on bonus up to $20,000!

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program
• Missouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire)
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) - American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• Perfusionist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Perfusionist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Perfusionist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of perfusion experience preferred
• Prior academic medical center experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares for procedures by performing patient assessment.
• Performs perfusion and other procedures including the monitoring of the patient's anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid-base and blood-gas status throughout procedures and takes appropriate action to resolve imbalances.
• Sets up and operates extracorporeal devices used for temporary replacement or support of cardiac or pulmonary function.
• Administers pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products as necessary during operation of extracorporeal devices.
• Sets up and initiates operation of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy.
• Sets up and operates autologous blood processing devices.
• Assures that perfusion packs, equipment and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries.
• Performs assembly, maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment and maintains adequate supplies.
• Provides proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $20,000
• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree