Perfusionist
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 27, 2026
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Job Description:
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Coverage Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and
the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report
ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical
excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of
all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks
clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and
conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in
the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of
21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure,
kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High
performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally
of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and
condition. Northwest HealthCare , six miles west of Christian,
offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a
variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. Perfusion
Department conducts cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgery.
This includes responsibility and accountability for selection of
CPB equipment and techniques, administration of medications,
intravenous solutions and the assessment and implementation of
other cardiopulmonary support measures/modalities as required.
Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Under the general supervision
of the chief perfusionist and attending physician, the staff
perfusionist provides extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary
bypass and related perfusion activities during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities Conducts cardiopulmonary bypass including, but not
inclusive of the procedure to be performed. Selects supplies
required for the procedure, sets up, primes, and tear down of the
equipment. Administers pharmaceuticals and intravenous solutions
under the supervision of attending cardiothoracic surgeon or
anesthesiologist. Evaluates new technology released by industry to
assess its effectiveness and/or improvements to patient care;
instructs and mentors peers on the use of equipment and supplies.
Selects, sets-up, operates and monitors the extracorporeal membrane
oxygenator systems, ventricular assist devices, and paracorporeal
lung assist devices according to hospital protocol. Transports
patients out from originating entity on extracoporeal devices by
ground transportation and may participate in the transport (mobile
or fixed-wing) of patients supported by extracorporeal devices to
outside hospital. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing/Physical Sci/related Experience Supervisor Experience No
Experience Licenses & Certifications Licensed Perfusionist New Grad
Provisional License Preferred Requirements Experience 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications Cert Clinical Perfusionist
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Benefits and Legal Statement BJC
Total Rewards At BJC we're committed to providing you and your
family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive
medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services
available first day of the month after hire date Disability
insurance paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement
Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance
available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time
Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal
time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this
description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, O'Fallon , Perfusionist, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
