Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a BS in basic science nursing bio medical or bio clinical engineering or related field NYSOP Permit in Clinical Perfusion required Experience in the care of the patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics; knowledge and operating skills of perfusion related equipment but not limited to the following procedures: cardiac surgery liver transplantation rapid infusion intra aortic balloon pump cell salvage ventricular assisted support system ECMO and emergency cardiopulmonary support outside the OR Evidence of strong interpersonal skills in general and crisis situations ability to collect and understand data use of outcomes management in daily patient activities excellent problem solving in both mechanical and knowledge related situations. Makes appropriate changes to equipment, supplies and techniques to best meet the needs of the patient including but not limited to: total bypass, off-pump procedures, cardioplegia delivery, MUF, circulatory arrest, R.A.P., maintenance of cardiac output, maintenance of blood volume, maintenance of CPB gas flow rates, auto-transfusion, ventricular assist device, activated clotting time maintained above 480 seconds during CPB.