St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY – Staff Perfusionist (New Grads Welcome)

Location: St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Days/Nights/Call Sign-On Bonus: up to $15,000 Relocation Assistance: $5,000

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $145,000 – commensurate with experience
401(k) with company contribution
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
CME Reimbursement

About the Position:

St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a Staff Perfusionist to join our cardiac team in Albany, NY. The Staff Perfusionist is responsible for all aspects of perfusion-related services in collaboration with departments of anesthesia, surgery, and nursing administration. This role assumes responsibility for safe and proper operation and quality control of equipment, techniques, and procedures, and analyzes and evaluates activities to assure established quality patient care.

St. Peter's Hospital is the flagship tertiary care center for a large healthcare network in Upstate New York and is ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the state. Our Cardiac Program is supported by 4 Cardiac Surgeons and we average 450–550 procedures annually consisting of all adult open-heart cases. We have an active and growing ECMO program. No VADs or transplants.

On-call duties are rotated among all team members for a strong work-life balance.

Life in Albany & Upstate New York:

Albany offers an exceptional quality of life with four true seasons and easy access to some of the Northeast's most iconic destinations:

The Adirondacks and Catskills — world-class hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
The Berkshire Mountains and Vermont, just a short drive away
NYC within 2.5 hours
A thriving local arts, dining, and sports scene
Affordable cost of living compared to downstate New York
Strong public and private school options

Your Role Includes:

Cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal circulation
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) / counterpulsation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Autotransfusion and blood conservation
Equipment safety, quality control, and infection control compliance
Participation in departmental planning, education, and hospital committees
Maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program
Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
Valid New York State license in cardiovascular perfusion
BLS Certification (AHA or Red Cross)
Bachelor's degree or higher
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to professional growth and development

New grad candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now

Call 1.800.407.1198 to learn more and apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

License/Certification:

ABCP Certification or ABCP Board Eligible (Required)

Work Location: In person

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