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Geisinger

Staff Perfusionist Lead

Danville, PA

This leadership role combines advanced clinical perfusion practice with staff mentorship ... Assists System Chief Perfusionistin the onboarding of new Perfusionist and Perfusionist Assistant ...

Geisinger

Staff Perfusionist Lead

Danville, PA

This leadership role combines advanced clinical perfusion practice with staff mentorship ... Assists System Chief Perfusionist in the onboarding of new Perfusionist and Perfusionist Assistant ...

Kaiser Permanente

Perfusionist II-PD

Anaheim, CA · On-site

Patient Procedures and Activities. * Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures ... Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion. License, Certification, Registration

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How much do clinical perfusion assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical perfusion assistant in the United States is $20.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical perfusion assistant?

Clinical Perfusion Assistants are healthcare professionals who support perfusionists and the surgical team during procedures that require cardiopulmonary bypass, such as open-heart surgery. They help prepare, operate, and maintain heart-lung machines and other equipment used to support or temporarily replace a patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. Their responsibilities may also include preparing supplies, monitoring equipment, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Clinical Perfusion Assistants work closely with perfusionists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in operating rooms and critical care settings.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a clinical perfusion assistant?

To excel as a Clinical Perfusion Assistant, you generally need a background in biological sciences, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with medical protocols, often supported by relevant certifications or training in perfusion technology. Competence in operating heart-lung machines, monitoring devices, and associated software is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills. These abilities are crucial for ensuring patient safety and supporting the perfusionist and surgical team effectively during complex cardiovascular procedures.

What are the typical responsibilities of a clinical perfusion assistant during cardiac surgery?

Clinical Perfusion Assistants play a crucial role in supporting perfusionists during cardiac surgeries by preparing and maintaining equipment such as heart-lung machines, monitoring patients' vital signs, and ensuring that sterile techniques are followed. They often help with priming perfusion circuits, managing blood products, and documenting procedure details. Effective collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff is essential, as the assistant must respond quickly to team needs and changes in patient status. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced surgical environment.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Perfusion Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,079 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Board Certified Perfusionists

Madison, WI • On-site

Posterity Group LLC
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time, Temporary, Per diem

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Description:

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing the Madison VA with a Board Certified Perfusionist. The Perfusionist is expected to perform the following:   


We are open to both full time and PRN/Locums schedules/availabilities.  

  •  Clinical perfusion services for cardiopulmonary bypass, Cell Saver, Platelet Gel Production, Pacer, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) monitoring. 
  • Perfusionist must stay in-house when providing IABP monitoring. Services shall be provided in collaboration with the Cardio/Thoracic Surgeon and Anesthesiologist.  
  • Plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate the clinical perfusion requirements for each patient’s cardiopulmonary surgical procedure and are responsible for the physiologic monitoring, analysis, intervention and hemodynamic stability of patients in the most complex types of surgical procedures. 
  • Perfusionist shall have expert knowledge of cardio-pulmonary bypass methods, equipment and procedures. 
  • Provides a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, physics and mechanics of pacemakers in support of procedures for temporary pacemaker and Maze management.  
  • Providing extracorporeal support: The Clinical Perfusionist is responsible for the management of the physiologic and metabolic needs of the cardiac surgical patient.  
  • They are responsible for conducting extracorporeal circulation and ensuring the safe management of cardio-respiratory functions during any medical situation where it is necessary to support the patient’s cardio-respiratory function including but not limited to: cardiopulmonary bypass; extracorporeal resuscitation; and extracorporeal circulation for long term support of failing respiratory and/or cardiac function.
  •  Associated extracorporeal support functions provided by the Clinical Perfusionist for  maintaining the patient’s homeostasis as dictated by specific patient physiological status  will include: myocardial protection through administration of prescribed cardioplegia  solutions via the coronary blood supply anatomical systems;  hemofiltration/renal  replacement therapy; anticoagulation and hemostasis management, analysis and  intervention; thermal regulation; blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring; physiologic  monitoring, analysis and intervention; administration of blood components,  pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents.   
  •  Heart failure therapy and clinical support services to include: ventricular assist device  management; external counter pulsation and intra-aortic counter pulsation device  oversight and management including device insertion and monitoring for patient  balloon pump operation in the Intensive Care Units; temporary pacemaker  management; external counter pulsation; management of transportation of  extracorporeal supported patients for safe transport; hemofiltration and aqua pheresis;  periodic flow augmentation therapy. 
  •  Provision of  blood management services to include: autotransfusion oversight for  autologous blood and cell salvage techniques;  platelet gel therapies; non-differential  progenitor cell harvest; acute normovolemia hemodilution; phlebotomy; hemostasis  monitoring and analysis with an advanced working knowledge of anticoagulation  therapies, blood component therapy (including platelet gel and sequestration),  physiological implications of disease processes on hemostasis, blood banking  procedures, blood storage and administration.    
  •  Other clinical responsibilities include Isolated limb/organ perfusion; isolated limb/ organ delivery of chemotherapeutics, progenitor cells, gene therapy vectors; organ procurement and preservation; thermogenic lavage; renal replacement therapy; electrophysiological analysis; therapeutic hyperthermia and therapeutic hypothermia.  
  •  Complies with all appropriate and applicable patient care policies, procedures and regulations of the VHA and MVAHCS to ensure compliance with Joint Commission guidelines.  

Requirements:
  •  Be certified with at least a minimum of five (5) years of experience 
  •  All Perfusionists shall be a graduate of an accredited Allied Health Education Program School of Perfusion Technology and shall be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, demonstrate evidence of meeting continuing education requirements and shall have performed a minimum of 1000 clinical cases 
  •  Experience shall be demonstrated in the following areas: Open heart surgery, autotransfusion, heart lung machine, membrane oxygenation, left/right heart bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumping and centrifugal ventricular assist device