Staff Perfusionist - Louisville, KY

Staff Perfusionist 

Strata Critical Recovery (formerly Keystone Perfusion) is seeking an experienced or newly graduated perfusionist with strong clinical references to join our established Louisville team. We operate across four open heart programs with a cohesive team of 10 perfusionists and 7 autotransfusionists, delivering strong case volume with diverse clinical experience including VADS, ECMO initiations, and extensive valve and structural repair work.

The cases flow steadily with eight efficient surgeons, keeping you engaged in active clinical work that keeps your skills sharp and current. The 25% call rotation across our team ensures you maintain work-life balance while building breadth of experience.

You'll work as an independent perfusionist with full responsibility for patient management during bypass. We provide comprehensive training and orientation to ensure you're prepared and confident from day one.

Location: In-Person in Louisville, KY
Compensation: $145,000 - $200,000 depending on experience + $50,000 sign-on bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days/Nights/Call

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of perfusion-related services in collaboration with anesthesia, surgery, and nursing administration.
• Support a diverse case mix including CABG, valve procedures, aortic repair, VADS placement and management, and ECMO initiations.
• Ensure safe operation and quality control of equipment, techniques, and procedures.
• Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment to maximize efficient utilization.
• Contribute to departmental planning goals and objectives, assisting the director as needed.
• Maintain quality improvement programs in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in on-call rotation, with call responsibility at 25% across the perfusionist team.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $145,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000.00
• Retention Bonus: Eligible after 2 years of employment
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000.00
• 401(k): Company contribution
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program
• Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or board eligilbel
• American Heart Association or Red Cross health care provider BLS Certification

Competencies

• Safe and effective operation of cardiac perfusion equipment
• Effective infection control practices related to equipment operation
• Accurate patient information review
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Infection Prevention
• Ongoing professional development
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative
• Experience with VADS and ECMO preferred