11 Perfusionist jobs in Columbus, OH


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To become a perfusionist, you typically need to earn a bachelor’s degree in perfusion or a closely related field, although some medical practices may accept candidates with a high school diploma. Unlike many other medical professions, you do not need an advanced degree to work as a perfusionist, but you do need to be certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion to practice. Some perfusionists choose to go back to graduate school to get a master’s degree, which may be useful if you are interested in teaching perfusion. In addition to these educational and professional qualifications, you should be detail-oriented and have excellent analytical thinking and verbal communication skills.

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Top Types Of Perfusionist Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Perfusionist positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Weekend Perfusionist

    Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500

    Weekend Perfusionist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Weekend Perfusionist jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weekend Perfusionist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Perfusionist Trainee

    Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500

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  • Perfusionist Assistant

    Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500

    A perfusionist assistant works alongside a clinical perfusionist during cardiac surgery to ensure the procedure goes smoothly and allow the perfusionist to focus on the patient. In this career, you perform the setup of equipment, assist the perfusionist by handling supplies, monitor the patient, and perform cleanup and waste disposal at the end. Your responsibilities focus on the health of the patient's heart and lungs during the surgery. Your duties also include sterilizing the machine and equipment, ordering supplies, loading the cart with essential gear before the procedure, checking vitals, maintaining medical records, and helping the perfusionist in any way necessary.

  • Internship Perfusionist

    Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500

    Internship Perfusionist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Internship Perfusionist jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Internship Perfusionist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cardiovascular Perfusion

    Salary range: $74,000 - $143,000

    Cardiovascular Perfusion is a common job search query. Most salaries for Cardiovascular Perfusion jobs pay between $74,000 (25th percentile) and $143,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Cardiovascular Perfusion job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Regional Perfusionist

    Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500

    Regional Perfusionist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Regional Perfusionist jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Regional Perfusionist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Full Time Caribbean Nursing

    Salary range: $74,500 - $103,500

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  • Transplant Nephrology

    Salary range: $250,000 - $338,000

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  • Online Perfusionist

    Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500

    Online Perfusionist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Online Perfusionist jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Online Perfusionist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Nurse Perfusionist

    Salary range: $139,500 - $195,500

    Nurse Perfusionist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Nurse Perfusionist jobs pay between $139,500 (25th percentile) and $195,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Nurse Perfusionist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.