Perfusionist - Adult

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand


Sign On Bonus: $40,000 *
· Louis University Hospital
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide. We are leading the region in technology and systems. Our perfusionists operate extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions. We are an academic and teaching institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay and benefits including: tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, HSA, Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Benefit Package If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today. 
* Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. Operates extra-corporeal circulation equipment during procedures requiring artificial support or the temporary replacement of circulatory or respiratory functions.


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. 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.
Graduate from a Perfusion Program


No experience required


Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
Perfusionist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)


SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply)  before payday.