PS Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Open Date: 08/24/2026
Requisition Number: PRN45993B
Working Title: PS Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Department: 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range: 130,000 - 232,000
Close Date: 11/24/2026
Job Summary
We are looking for a strong team player, hard worker, and an individual with a desire to help the program succeed. The University of Utah Hospital performs approximately 1000+ cardiac cases per year. We are involved in a wide variety of cardiac cases including, but not limited to: CABG, valve, LVAD, RVAD, heart and lung transplantation, NRP, complex aortic cases, Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy, adult congenital, etc. Perfusion also provides services related to auto-transfusion, component therapy, coagulation testing, TAVR’s and HIPEC. There is minimal involvement with ECMO and occasionally Intra-aortic Balloon pumps. We are affiliated with the University of Utah School of Medicine which has a rich history of providing excellent medical training and provides the opportunity to teach and train upcoming perfusion students through its Masters level Perfusion Program. All clinical perfusionists will be part of the clinical education of these students and may also have the opportunity to teach didactically in the classroom. On-call responsibilities during the week, as well as weekends, and holidays are divided amongst the team.
Responsibilities
Must meet the requirements set by the ABCP for continuing education in addition to other requirements as set forth by the hospital and/ or perfusion department.
Credentials
Must be certified by the ABCP, or in the process of becoming certified.
Performance Requirements
Personal
Must be in good physical and mental health. Must be able to push heavy equipment and lift or move supplies. Must be able to work in high stress and emergent situations. Must be able to maintain solid interpersonal relationships. Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 45 minutes of being called.
Professional
Must be able to work in highly stressful conditions with exposure to blood and blood products, needles, sharp instruments, possible exposure to infectious disease and blood-borne pathogens, as well as exposure to anesthetic agents. The individual must be able to work unpredictable hours and assume call responsibilities as assigned. Must be able to perform duties as an individual as well as part of a team.
Education
Must maintain their personal credentialing and licensure set forth by the ABCP, state, and employer.
These duties described are generally descriptive but not all-inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a formal academic training program in cardiovascular perfusion.
- Current certification by the American Board of cardiovascular perfusion.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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