Perfusionist

Location

St. Louis, MO

Description

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.

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Primary Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Apply

Apply at https://ssmh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ssmhealth/job/MO-SSM-Health-Saint-Louis-University-Hospital-1201-Grand/Perfusionist_R195487.