Perfusionist
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

Overview:

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

 

Opportunities for you! 

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek  

• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS 

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships 

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions  

• Free parking and electric charging 

• Great food options with on-demand ordering 

 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.  

Responsibilities:

In your role, you will:

• Perform set up of the heart-lung machine, intra-aortic balloon pump, autologous blood salvage system, other extracorporeal systems and related equipment.
• Manage the cardiopulmonary bypass system, the intra-aortic balloon pump, isolated limb perfusion system, autologous blood salvage system and other related systems, during patient procedures and under physician supervision.
• Assist implantation and monitor ventricular assist devices and ECMO circuits.
• Select, assemble, set up and test heart-lung machines to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications. Clean and adjust parts of the heart-lung machine.
• Operate heart-lung machines to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory/cardiac failure of patients.
• Monitor operation of heart-lung machine and patient’s physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition and flow rate, and adjust equipment to maintain normal body functions.

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Perfusion program required
• Credentialed by the CHS Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform Perfusionist standardized procedures required

Licenses and Certifications

• CCP - Certified Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.