Perfusionist

It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob 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.Sign on bonus up to $20,000!Minimum Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Perfusion ProgramMissouri Perfusionist license (required at time of hire)At least 1 year of perfusion experience preferredPrior academic medical center experience strongly preferredSchedule & HoursFlexible hoursSchedule details will be discussed during the interview processJob 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares 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.EDUCATIONGraduate from a Perfusion ProgramEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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:EmployeeDepartment:4414000037 PerfusionScheduled Weekly Hours:25SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.