**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **· Department: Perfusion** **· Sign On Bonus: $40,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check! *** **· Schedule:​ full time** **· Pay Range starts at: $139,422/year salaried Daily pay available!** **· Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand St. Louis, MO** + **Credentials: Perfusion experience/certification preferred but new grads welcome!** **Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *** * Qualified external candidates only **Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today!** **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 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. 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:** 4414000037 Perfusion **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Benefits:** 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:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 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