Perfusionist

About Pulse Heart Institute


MultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies.

FTE: Per Diem 0.01, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary
The Perfusionist is an ideal health care service opportunity, operating the Heart Lung machine for bypass procedures, ECLS/ECMO, Ventricular Assists Devices, Intra-aortic balloon pumps and auto-transfusion devices. In this role you will provide surgical backup for procedures performed in the catheterization lab and hybrid rooms, ensuring excellent quality health care for patients and families.
Responsibilities:

• You will support continuing education as required by the perfusionist's scope of practice
• You will assist in the evaluation of new equipment
• You will participate with development and revision of: policies and procedures, performance improvement, quality initiatives, and staff education
• You will assists other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks and makes interdepartmental service in interest of patient care number one priority

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Science
• Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited school of cardiovascular Certified or certification eligible as per guidelines of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within 24 months of hire date
• Current BLS certification
• Recent Pediatric/Congenital Heart Surgery preferred

Why Pulse Heart Institute?


Physician-led care


Led by physicians and advanced practice providers who understand patient needs firsthand, ensuring decisions are grounded in clinical expertise and collaboration.


Proven excellence


Pulse units across MultiCare earned the 2025 Chest Pain - MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award - the only facilities in Washington to receive this distinction.


Comprehensive cardiovascular care


A fully integrated model across cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular services, supporting the full continuum of care.


People-first culture


We invest in our teams through professional development, supportive leadership and an environment where caregivers can learn, grow and succeed.


Well-being and support


Resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance and feel supported in your work and life.


Pacific Northwest lifestyle


Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.


Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $70.57 - $101.55 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.