Perfusionist

Job Summary

Operates extra‑corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program
• Wisconsin Perfusionist license (required at time of hire)
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare for procedures by performing patient assessment
• Perform perfusion and related procedures, monitoring anticoagulation, electrolyte, acid‑base, and blood‑gas status and taking corrective action as needed
• Set up and operate extracorporeal devices for temporary cardiac or pulmonary support
• Administer pharmacological agents, anesthetic agents, and blood products during extracorporeal device operation
• Set up and initiate intra‑aortic balloon pump therapy
• Set up and operate autologous blood processing devices
• Ensure perfusion packs, equipment, and supplies are available for scheduled and emergency surgeries
• Assemble, maintain, clean, and calibrate equipment; maintain adequate supplies
• Provide proper documentation of assessments, activities, and procedures
• Maintain constant alertness and work safely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate from a Perfusion Program.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lb
• Frequent reaching, gripping, keyboard use, and data entry
• Frequent near (≤ 20 in) and far (≈ 20 ft) vision use
• Frequent hearing and speech for oral communication and alarm response
• 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 lb
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances, spatial relationships, and color identification
• Rare use of smell to detect odors
• Rare driving

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) – American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Perfusionist – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Pay

• Annual salary range: $147,000 – $220,000
• Sign‑on bonus: up to $10,000
• Daily pay available
• Shift differentials available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

Schedule

• Full‑time (40 hours per week)
• Flexible hours with weekend and call rotation
• Day shift (details discussed during interview)