Perfusion Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Procedure- Primary responsibilities include, selection, assembly, and management of autologous blood salvage, and Erydel devices and disposables, and inventory management in concert with CTOR inventory manager. Participate in ancillary cardiopulmonary support duties as deemed appropriate by Director or Associate Director of the DCP including but not limited to; MCS and DCP departmental equipment management, performing chemistry, blood gas, co-oximetry, and activated clotting time tests, quality control processes and procedures, duties associated with the Backer perfusionist role. Reviews appropriate patient data prior to intervention on assigned cases to determine appropriate equipment applications. Effectively communicates with surgeons, anesthesiologist, perfusionists, and operating room personnel. Provides age-appropriate care to all patients.
• Documentation- EMR utilization, MS Office proficiency. Responsible for accurate and timely case data entry into the appropriate database. Maintains accurate documentation of cases and departmental functions for efficient department operation.
• Operations- Must be able to operate, maintain, calibrate, and perform quality control testing on all operating room point of care laboratory equipment per institutional protocols and CLIA requirements. May coordinate with the Clinical Engineering department for preventative maintenance and routine equipment checks of all DCP managed equipment. May maintain and monitor cryogenic storage unit for human tissue grafts. Participates in evaluating new equipment to determine operational characteristics and therapeutic value.
• Training & Education- Participates in applicable clinical educational and continuing educational programs in an effort to maintain education in the field through continuing education, literature, and seminars, and applies this knowledge to the care of patients.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Associate degree in related field
• Preferred: 1 yrs experience as a Surg. Tech, Perfusion Asst, or other healthcare related field
• Preferred: Previous Operating Room experience
• Eligible to sit for the PBMT exam. PBMT certificate required within first 12 months of employment
  
  

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Cardiothoracic Perfusion

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $27.33 - $34.85
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*: 

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans 
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education 
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners 
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group 
• Physical and mental health wellness programs 
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
  
  

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

 Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  
  

 We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability