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Staff Perfusionist (Full Time)

St. Luke's University Health Network

#Sterile Technique #TAVR #ECMO #Point-of-Care Testing #Cardiac Surgery #ABCP #CABG #IABP #LVAD #Autotransfusion #Extracorporeal Circulation #Cardiovascular Perfusion

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 9 days ago

Location

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Staff Perfusionist is responsible for the selection and operation of equipment for extracorporeal circulation, autotransfusion, and cardiac assist during surgical procedures. They must collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff while maintaining equipment and performing critical patient data analysis.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited perfusion program and be certified or eligible for certification by the ABCP. A Pennsylvania license to practice as a perfusionist is required.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsPatient ChartingSterile TechniqueECMOClinical JudgementBlood Gas AnalysisCoagulation TestingIABPExtracorporeal CirculationAuto TransfusionCardiac AssistHIPEC

Job description

St.
Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.
The employees of St.
Luke's are our most valuable asset!
Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
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 Responsibilities: 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 Requirements: 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 In joining St.
Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy: 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!!
St.
Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1872, St.
Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites.
With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.
St.
Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St.
Luke’s Children’s Hospital.
SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital.
The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY.
In 2021, St.
Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
St.
Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row.
Also, for the third straight year, St.
Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award.
In 2025, St.
Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024.
Lastly, in 2025, St.
Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
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