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Perfusionist

SSM Health


Job Location:

Madison, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 147000 - 220000
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Its more than a career its a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Schedule: full time Flexible hours; Weekend and call rotation. Schedule details will be discussed during the interview process

Sign On Bonus: up to $ 10000

Annual Pay Range: $147000 - $220000/year Daily pay available!

Shift Differentials: Available for night weekend and additional shifts

Location: WI-SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison WI

Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Programand Wisconsin Perfusionist license (required at time of hire)

Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

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                                                                                                                    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 patients 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: 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:

                                                                                                                    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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                                                                                                                    SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.


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                                                                                                                    SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized care to communities across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

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