Under minimal supervision, provides care, maintenance, assembly and operation of all cardiopulmonary bypass systems, all cardiac assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumping systems, all autologous blood salvage systems and other related systems. During cardiopulmonary bypass, the Perfusionist is responsible for monitoring blood gases and the adequate anticoagulation of the patient, may administer blood products, anesthetic agents and medications to the patients. No transplants. ECMO patients are transferred out. Perfusion Assistants manage autotransfusion responsibilities for all non-cardiac surgeries. Performs research on equipment utilized, compiles clinical and research data, etc. This position will expand our team from 2 to 3, with 30% call shared equally.