Perfusionist

Its more than a career, its a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

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.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000!

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

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 patients 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:

25

SSM 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.

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