Staff Perfusionist (Full Time)

The Staff Perfusionist is responsible for the appropriate selection and safe, effective, operation of equipment necessary for extracorporeal circulation, auto transfusion and cardiac assist using sterile technique as applicable under the direction of a physician. The perfusionist will also be expected to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants, nursing personnel, and other surgical services team members.

St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem and Easton, PA is accepting applications for a full-time, Staff Perfusionist position.




Experience, teamwork and stability are hallmarks of this longstanding, hospital-based service.


This rare opportunity allows you to work with:

• An experienced and stable team of 5 perfusionists
• Experienced and stable team of cardiac surgeons
• Outstanding working relationship with cardiac surgeons, anesthesia providers, PA’s, nurses and cardiovascular service line leadership
• Join in the excitement of working in all new cardiac operating rooms, hybrid operating room and ICU

• Adult Cardiac Surgery, 750+ procedures
• CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, thoracic aortic, TAVR
• Autotransfusion, ECMO, HIPEC
• Work cooperatively with physicians, physician assistants, nursing personnel and other surgical services team members
• On Call Required

• Graduate of an accredited perfusion training program
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or certification eligible
• Pennsylvania license to practice as a perfusionist
• Experience preferred. New graduates will be considered
• Team focused with sound clinical judgement and good communication skills
• Experience with minimally invasive cardiac surgery is beneficial

• Experienced, stable, and supportive staff of perfusionists
• Outstanding working relationship with cardiac surgeons, anesthesia providers, PA’s, nurses and cardiovascular service line leadership
• Culture in which innovation is highly valued
• Work/life balance

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance of extracorporeal circulation with heart/lung machine including setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup for routine and emergency cardiac surgery.
• Setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup of equipment for auto transfusion and platelet-rich-plasma blood component therapy in cardiac, vascular, trauma, orthopedic and surgical services as necessary and requested by attending surgeon.
• Setup, operation and troubleshooting of intra aortic balloon pump (IABP).
• Standby for high risk procedures in Operating Room, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Suite.
• Performance of “special applications” extracorporeal circulation including but not limited to ventricular assist, ECMO, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemo perfusion, liver chemo perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass for hypothermia. Equipment selection, setup, operation, troubleshooting, dismantling and cleanup.
• Perform, analyze, interpret and respond to results of coagulation testing, blood gas analysis and hematologic tests including point-of-care testing. Performance of continuous quality analysis/monitoring.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and calibration of heart/lung machine and ancillary perfusion services equipment.
• Stock/replenish extracorporeal and related supplies.
• Perform charting in patient medical record and Perfusion Department logs.
• Data collection, audit and analysis of Perfusion Department and Cardiac Surgery Service records.
• On-call on shared rotation for cardiac surgery, trauma service, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery on 24 hour/day, 7 day/week, 52 week/year basis.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in extracorporeal circulation and clinical knowledge through routine review of relevant literature and attendance at seminars. 
• Give lectures, talks, presentations to students and hospital staff as required.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER TO YOU?: 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package 
• Competitive Compensation Package 
• CME plus Certification Cost Reimbursement 
• Fitness and Sports Performance Center Memberships 
• Malpractice Insurance 
• Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff 
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities 
   

CULTURE: 

St. Luke’s is a thriving, integrated health network. Our employed providers benefit from a dedicated leadership structure, a professional organization, and a culture that puts patient care at the center. With an established department of advanced practice that has a dedicated leadership structure, and with room for advancement and growth within the Network.  

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 6 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Standing for up to 8 hours per day; 6 hours at a time. Walking for up to 6 hours per day; 2 hours at a time. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 15 pounds. Occasionally carry and lift objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally push and pull objects weighing over 100 pounds. Frequently stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level. Frequently fingering, handling, firm grasping and twisting. Must have the ability to move quickly. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequency. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal limits. Depth perception necessary. 

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an approved school of cardiovascular perfusion accredited by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).

Knowledge of principles, theories, and practice of extracorporeal blood circulation and related disciplines. Knowledge of sterile, surgical, and operating room technique.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION:

Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) or certification eligible by ABCP.

Licensed as Perfusionist in State of Pennsylvania or eligible for Pennsylvania perfusionist licensure as issued by State Board of Medicine.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!