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Keck Medicine of USC

Staff Perfusionist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$79.01 - $102.49/hr

... USC Perfusion Services, the staff perfusionist works closely with all members of the cardiac surgical team: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical technician and circulating nurse.The successful ...

SpecialtyCare

Perfusionist - $140K-180K per year

Austin, TX · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

... Technicians - Autotransfusionist supporting nine (9) very talented surgeons. The adults only ... SpecialtyCare is the largest provider of perfusion services in the United States. With our national ...

USC Gould School of Law

Staff Perfusionist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$79.01 - $102.49/hr

... USC Perfusion Services, the staff perfusionist works closely with all members of the cardiac surgical team: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical technician and circulating nurse. The successful ...

Keck Medicine of USC

Staff Perfusionist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$79.01 - $102.49/hr

... USC Perfusion Services, the staff perfusionist works closely with all members of the cardiac surgical team: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical technician and circulating nurse. The successful ...

SpecialtyCare

Assistant - Perfusionist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Critical Care Technician - Perfusion Assistant About SpecialtyCare Start Your Journey with SpecialtyCare Our versatile experts assist in a broad range of surgeries in ORs across the country, but one ...

SpecialtyCare

Perfusionist

Palmdale, CA · On-site

Our clinicians and technicians participate in over 350,000 surgeries each year in 45 states, the ... care and perfusion technology and receive ongoing education to ensure competency Provide ...

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How much do perfusion technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for perfusion technician in the United States is $36.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $46.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a perfusion technician?

Perfusion Technicians are specialized healthcare professionals who operate heart-lung machines and other equipment during surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass, such as open-heart surgery. They work alongside surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to manage the patient’s circulatory and respiratory functions while the heart is stopped. Their responsibilities include monitoring blood flow, oxygen levels, and administering medications as needed during procedures. Perfusion Technicians play a critical role in ensuring the patient’s safety and stability throughout the surgery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a perfusion technician?

To thrive as a Perfusion Technician, you need in-depth knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in a health-related field and specialized perfusionist training or certification. Familiarity with heart-lung machines, blood gas analyzers, and electronic monitoring systems is essential for operating complex equipment during surgical procedures. Attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and strong teamwork are critical soft skills for ensuring patient safety in high-stress environments. These competencies are vital for supporting surgical teams and maintaining optimal patient outcomes during cardiac surgeries.

What are the most common challenges faced by perfusion technicians in a surgical environment?

Perfusion Technicians often encounter challenges related to maintaining precise control over the heart-lung machine during complex cardiac surgeries. This requires staying focused for extended periods, quickly troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and making critical adjustments based on the surgical team's needs. Additionally, they must communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure patient safety. Successfully managing stress and adapting to rapidly changing conditions in the operating room are essential skills for this role.

What is the difference between Perfusion Technician vs Cardiovascular Technologist?

AspectPerfusion TechnicianCardiovascular Technologist
CertificationsCertified Cardiovascular Perfusionist (CCP) or equivalentRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) or similar
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, cardiac surgery, perfusion labsCardiac catheterization labs, diagnostic labs, surgical settings
Job FocusAssisting with cardiopulmonary bypass during surgeryPerforming diagnostic procedures and assisting in cardiac catheterizations

Perfusion Technicians primarily focus on operating heart-lung machines during surgeries, requiring specialized perfusion certifications. Cardiovascular Technologists perform diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures in cardiac care. While both roles work in cardiac settings, Perfusion Technicians are more involved in surgical support, whereas Cardiovascular Technologists focus on diagnostics and patient assessment.

What does a perfusion technician do?

A perfusion technician operates and maintains heart-lung machines and other equipment used during cardiac surgeries and other medical procedures. They prepare the equipment, monitor patient vital signs, and ensure the proper functioning of devices to support patients' circulatory and respiratory systems. Certification and knowledge of sterile techniques are typically required for this role.
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Infographic showing various Perfusion Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,123 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Clinical Perfusionist

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Richmond, VA • On-site

$142K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Clinical Perfusionist's main responsibility is to manage the physiologic and metabolic needs of the surgical patient while on Cardiopulmonary Bypass or Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation. He/she is independently responsible for the conduct of perfusion and ensuring the safe management of cardio-respiratory function of the patient during those procedures so deemed by the Cardiac Surgeon.
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • Citizenship. Be a Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3.g., this part.) See 38 U.S.C. 7401(3); 38 U.S.C. 7405(a)(1)(B); 38 U.S.C. 7407(a).
  • Education. Candidates must hold a degree in perfusion as described below in paragraphs (1) and (2) that has been accredited by either CAAHEP or EQualTM Canada at the time the program was completed.
  1. Bachelor's or master's degree in perfusion from a program in the United States or Canada accredited by the CAAHEP or EQualTM Canada. OR,
  2. Bachelor's or master's degree in addition to a post-baccalaureate certificate in perfusion from a program accredited by CAAHEP or the EQualTM Canada.
NOTE: The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. The degree is to be verified by submitting a request to mail@caahep.org. The request must include the name of the school, city, state, and graduation date of individual.
  • Board Certification. Persons hired or reassigned to CP positions in VHA must be board-certified in the field of clinical perfusion as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the ABCP. The board certification must be current, and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education.
  1. Loss of Board Certification. Once board certified, a CP must maintain a full, valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure, credential, or required certification will result in removal from the GS-0601CP occupation and may result in termination of employment.
  • Licensure. None required, but a license or license eligibility or State required credential is strongly preferred.
  • English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
GRADE REQUIREMENTS. Grade Determination. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
  • Clinical Perfusionist, GS-12 Experience, Certification and Education. In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have at least one year of CP experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and have obtained their ABCP certification as a CCP. License is preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs:
  1. Ability to apply the principles of program management and oversight required to develop program goals and objectives, administer and monitor programs, evaluate program outcomes/accomplishments, set, and redefine priorities and implement effective solutions as needed to present findings and recommendations to the appropriate management officials.
  2. Ability to provide oversight, judgement, and management of the application of clinical perfusion to patient care, organization processes and/or systems and long/short range goals, with a focus on delivering patient care and achieving program outcomes.
  3. Expert level of knowledge of best practice in the perfusion profession.
  4. Ability to validate or identify barriers to safe effective care, and manage all aspects of clinical perfusion, technical, fiscal, and administrative including daily assignments and call schedule preparation.
  5. Ability to serve as a liaison, interfacing with other departments to incorporate the expertise of all disciplines in a comprehensive, integrated approach to patient care.
  6. Ability to develop, coordinate, review organizations and accrediting agencies, and manage a perfusion regulatory program including follow-up actions to ensure departmental compliance with regulatory agencies as required. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA as a CP or Medical Instrument Technician (Perfusion), GS-0649 on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including education and/or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following apply:
(1) Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
(2) Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/registration only at higher-grade levels must meet the licensure/certification/registration requirement before they can be promoted to those higher-grade levels.
(3) CPs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
(4) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all the basic requirements of the qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
(5) CPs who are converted to the occupational series 0601 title 38 hybrid status under this policy and provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a CP.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.Education:IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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