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Job Highlights:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program
Missouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire)
At least 1 year of perfusion experience preferred
Prior academic medical center experience strongly preferred
Schedule & Hours
Flexible hours
Schedule details will be discussed during the interview process
$40,000 Sign-On Bonus
Job Summary:
Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY 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.
EDUCATION
Graduate from a Perfusion Program
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Rare driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist, Licensed – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist – Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
And
Perfusionist – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
Perfusion
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our 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: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.