Perfusionist

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Gundersen Health System is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to support our high-performing surgical team.

Why Join Us?

We are a close-knit, highly skilled team of four perfusionists who support each other and take pride in delivering exceptional patient care. Our department is known for its professionalism, longevity, and collaborative spirit. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your team has your back, this is the place for you.

Position Overview

As aCardiovascular Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting cardiothoracic surgeries by operating the heart-lung machine and other circulatory support devices. You'll work closely with surgeons and clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes during complex procedures.

What you will do:

• Full-time salaried position
• Standard shifts: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Rotating weekday on-call schedule: 10:30 AM - 6:00 AM and rotating weekend call schedule. Call response time is 30-minutes.
• Perfusionist will Operate heart-lung machines during cardiothoracic surgeries
• Support ECMO cases, including setup, monitoring, and patient transfers
• Run cell saver in ICU for post-op cardiac, vascular, ortho, and trauma cases
• Assist with ventricular support devices (Balloon and Impella)
• Perform daily and weekly equipment quality checks
• Accompany patient during air transport and maintain helicopter transport certification for patient transfers

What you will get:

• A collaborative team with longevity that supports each other
• Professional and respectful work environment
• Opportunities to work on complex and diverse cases
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

What you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• 1 year experience in a professional field requiring either Bachelor's level education or a broad based knowledge in the Cardiovascular Perfusion field.
• Perfusionist License for the state of Wisconsin
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)
• Strong teamwork and flexibility
• Experience with ECMO, cell saver, and cardiac surgery support preferred

As part of a large integrated health system, our employees and leaders play a significant role in the outcomes of our patients and are treated with value and respect by all area health care providers. If you're looking for an opportunity to deliver Love + Medicine while proudly caring for our communities, families, and employees with compassion, innovation, and excellence then we encourage you to apply today!

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer