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... perfusion and preservation. * Communicates significant operative findings to medical examiners ... * Assist, as directed, in the development of policies and procedures relating to organ donor ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for perfusion assistant in Minnesota is $36.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.12 and $48.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a perfusion assistant?

A Perfusion Assistant supports Perfusionists during cardiovascular surgeries by preparing and maintaining perfusion equipment, monitoring supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment. They help set up heart-lung machines, blood pumps, and other devices critical for bypass procedures. Their role is essential in maintaining patient safety and operational efficiency in the surgical team.

What does a perfusion assistant do?

As a Perfusion Assistant, your day often begins with equipment checks and preparation for surgical procedures involving cardiopulmonary bypass or other advanced circulatory support. You’ll assist perfusionists in setting up, operating, and maintaining perfusion machines, monitor patient status, and manage disposable supplies in a sterile environment. Expect to work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other operating room staff, often in high-stress situations requiring quick thinking and strong teamwork. This dynamic role offers valuable hands-on experience in cardiac surgical care and can be a stepping stone to advanced positions in perfusion or related healthcare specialties.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a perfusion assistant?

To thrive as a Perfusion Assistant, you typically need a background in healthcare or life sciences, familiarity with cardiovascular anatomy, and knowledge of sterile techniques. Experience with perfusion equipment, cardiopulmonary bypass machines, and basic laboratory systems is highly valuable, and some positions may require certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication skills help you excel in assisting perfusionists and surgical teams under pressure. These competencies are vital to ensure patient safety, precise support during surgeries, and efficient collaboration within the operating room environment.

How do you become a perfusion assistant?

To become a perfusion assistant, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in a health-related field and relevant experience or training in perfusion or cardiovascular procedures. Some positions require certification or on-the-job training under supervision. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical equipment is essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Perfusion Assistant job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,688 per year, or $36.4 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular (CV) ICU

Fairview Health Services

Minneapolis, MN

$42.96 - $72.75/hr

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Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our ICU - Cardiovascular Department at our M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN.

We care for patients who have had coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and transcatheter aortic valve replacement, aortic arch repair and heart and lung transplant.  The CVICU also handles patients with decompensated heart failure, adult congenital heart defects, cardiogenic shock, advanced pulmonary hypertension and cardiac arrest. We apply extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ventricular assist devices (VAD), intraortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Swan-Ganz catheters routinely. Our complex patient population requires hemodynamic monitoring, critical medication management, management of organ failure, maintenance of systemic perfusion and high technical skills. This unit has a low nurse to patient ratio and resource nurses on unit.

 

Schedule: This position will be working 0.60 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. This position will also work every third weekend.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.
Responsibilities

  • Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes.
  • Collaborates with patient, family and other health team members to develop a nursing plan as part of an integrated, comprehensive plan of care
  • Develops an individualized plan based on age, social and cultural considerations, condition and other relevant needs.
  • Evaluates care and patient response to interventions and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, family and members of the health care team within and across care settings to promote partnership-based health care
  • Demonstrates the ability to advance care by utilizing standards, guidelines, care pathways and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Promotes a culture of evidence based practice (EBP)

Required Qualifications:

  • MN RN Licensure
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers

  • Experience: 18 months of RN Cardiac ICU experience or 3 years of any RN ICU experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BSN or higher preferred
  • Previous CVICU experience
  • Certification in related specialty is highly desired.
  • Certification by the American Association of Critical Care Nursing or in a related specialty is highly preferred. 

Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time):

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 month

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, visionplans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontractrn


Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.


EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusQualifications:

$42.96- $72.75 Hourly

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

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Minneapolis, MN, US

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