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Perfusion Assistant Jobs in Needham, MA (NOW HIRING)

MGB Anesthesiology

Perfusionist

Boston, MA · On-site

$118.43 - $172.23/hr

... to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient Performs Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB ... VAD (ventricular assist device) implants, and selected lung transplants -Ensures optimal ...

Mass General Brigham

Perfusionist

Boston, MA · On-site

$118K - $172K/yr

... to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient Performs Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB ... VAD (ventricular assist device) implants, and selected lung transplants -Ensures optimal ...

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Perfusionist

Boston, MA · On-site

$118K - $172K/yr

... to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient Performs Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB ... VAD (ventricular assist device) implants, and selected lung transplants -Ensures optimal ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Perfusionist

Boston, MA

$118K - $172K/yr

... to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient Performs Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB ... VAD (ventricular assist device) implants, and selected lung transplants -Ensures optimal ...

Mass General Brigham

Perfusionist

Boston, MA · On-site

$118K - $172K/yr

... to tailor the perfusion to the needs of each patient Performs Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB ... VAD (ventricular assist device) implants, and selected lung transplants -Ensures optimal ...

GT Bio

Research Assistant

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$21 - $29/hr

Mouse intravenous injection, perfusion, or tissue collection experience. * Strong interest in RNA medicines, drug delivery, and central nervous system therapeutics. Compensation: Estimated Contractor ...

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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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Perfusionist, 40 Hours, Days

Umass Memorial Health

Worcester, MA

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

UMass Memorial Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 157 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

304th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$135,387.20 - $243,713.60

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours:

6:30-16:30

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10020 - 3988 Cardio Thor-Perfusionists

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Serves as a member of the open-heart surgical team that operates the heart-lung machine in order to maintain homeostasis, anticoagulation, and acid base balance during the operative procedure. Works under the direction of the cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist or appropriate physician while in surgery. Receives day-to-day supervision and scheduled assignments from the Director of Perfusion and Autotransfusion.

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Operates and maintains all perfusion equipment, heart-lung machine, autotransfusion equipment, intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices, liver transplant systems, rapid transfusion devices, and extra corporeal life support devices.
2. Ensures adequate myocardial protection in regards to safe and effective delivery while keeping the surgeon informed of the current status of time, Temperature, pressures, and volume of delivery.
3. Maintains patient confidentiality and ensures all appropriate safety precautions are taken to safeguard the patient.
4. Understands, performs and maintains proper anticoagulation for extra-corporeal procedures as well as reversal of anticoagulation.
5. Understands, maintains and monitors all aspects of adequate perfusion to patients under their care, including, but not limited to blood gases, electrolyte levels, hematocrits, urine output, blood pressure, cerebral perfusion and anesthesia.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited program of Perfusion Education, B.S or M.S.
2. Must also be certified or board eligible for Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, Licensure by MA Board of Registration of Perfusionists.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Must be able to work a flexible 40-hour work week based on cardiac surgery and operating room schedule providing 24 hours/7 days week coverage.
2. Must keep current on perfusion knowledge maintaining high standards of competence.
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to work and act quickly under stressful situations is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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