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Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Full-time

Palm Careers

Elevate Your Perfusion Career in the Heart of the Midwest!

Perm, Temp-to-Perm, or Locums Opportunities Available

Are you a skilled Cardiovascular Perfusionist looking for great work-life balance , high clinical autonomy , and a supportive, close-knit surgical team ? Look no further!

Weve partnered with a premier Midwest regional health network serving a vibrant three-state area across Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa . Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield, this facility delivers complex cardiovascular procedures paired with authentic Midwest community warmth.

Why Perfusionists Love This Opportunity

  • Flexible Hiring Options: Seeking a Permanent home? Want to test-drive the culture first with Temp-to-Perm ? Prefer Travel / Locums ? All options are on the table!
  • Zero Burnout Pace: Enjoy a highly manageable workload of ~34 cardiac cases per week . Practice top-tier medicine without constant exhaustion.
  • True Peer Respect: Work alongside veteran CT surgeons with 20+ years of expertise who treat perfusionists as true clinical partners, not just button-pushers.
  • Cutting-Edge Tech: Modern OR suites, current-generation heart-lung machines, autotransfusion, and dedicated hybrid OR rooms.

Role Overview & Position Highlights

  • Schedule: Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM 7:30 PM) | Predictable schedule
  • Patient Population: Adult CT surgery only
  • Annual Case Volume: ~180 Open-Heart Cases & ~75 TAVR Procedures annually
  • Awesome support staff to prevent burn-out.
  • Scope of Practice: Open-heart valve repair/replacement, thoracic aortic aneurysm repairs, septal myectomies, structural heart (TAVR/TEER), ECMO, and cell saver support.

What We Are Looking For

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion program.
  • Certification: ABCP Certified or Board Eligible.
  • Licensure: State license (or actively pursuing).
  • Clinical Experience: Solid adult cardiac background with ECMO experience required .
  • Soft Skills: Outstanding communication skills, clinical proficiency, and a team-first mindset built for a collaborative OR environment.

Ready to Learn More? Let's Connect Today!

Whether you want a long-term home or a flexible temporary assignment, this team is ready to welcome you.

Vacancy posted a month ago
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