Perfusionist - Heart Hospital - FT

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Position Details:

Mercy Hospital Springfield - Heart Hospital

Full-Time: Monday-Friday

Days

Rotational On-Call

Call Pay, Call Back Pay included

Sign-On Bonus Available of $20,000

Key Benefits:

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education.
Up to $6,000 Relocation Assistance for full time only.
Health/Dental/Vision available after day one.
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA.
Paid parental leave for new parents.
401k with employer match.
Paid PTO for volunteering.

Overview:

Assists physicians in the medical center by performing all duties necessary to provide perfusion services during cardiac, vascular, ECMO, and other surgical cases. Reports to the Manager-Perfusion Services. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Licensure: Must hold a license as a Licensed Clinical Perfusionist (LCP) in the applicable state of practice.
Experience: New graduate perfusionist acceptable. Some experience preferred.
Certifications: Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) required. ABCP certified or eligible.
Provisional licensure is accepted for new graduates. LCP and CCP must be obtained within 1 year of employment date.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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