Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a NATIONAL LEADER in the HEART OF THE MIDWEST.  Come join a team built on innovation and excellence  You can trust your heart with us! 

Grow your career (and your bank account) this position is currently eligible for a sign-on bonus! Currently offering a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus to qualifying candidates for this full-time opening.

Our Team of 11 Perfusionists pump approximately 2,000 hearts per year including CABG,  Valves, Aortic, Heart Transplant and TAVRs. In addition to a well- established ECMO program, we provide coverage for HIPECs and Angiovac procedures.  Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a quaternary referral center with Aurora Grafton Medical Center being our sister hospital to Milwaukee’s north.  Our perfusionists also provide the primary clinical and didactic site for the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Masters in Perfusion Program.  We are proud of what we have accomplished and our contributions in creating today’s standard of treatment.

The future is happening here!

•            Aurora was named a Top Workplace for the last five years in a row.  

•            First in the nation and the only hospital in Wisconsin with a heart care team on site 24/7, 365 days a year.

•            Internationally known for expertise in heart care, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery.

•            U.S. News & World Report has singled out our services as well, making us 1 of only 26 hospitals in the U.S. to receive “Triple Recognition” for stroke and cardiac patients.

At Aurora we care about YOU!  We Offer our Team Members:

•            Flexible scheduling to meet the needs of YOU and YOUR FAMILY.

•            Benefit Packages to meet the needs of you and your family including Medical, Dental, and Vision.

•            Paid Time Off (PTO)

•            Career ladder PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

•            An opportunity to make a difference in the community while meeting the needs of your family

If you are passionate about providing world-class care & want to be a part of an innovative team that is dedicated to helping YOU and YOUR CAREER,  we look  forward to hearing from you! 

#WorkAtAdvocateAuroraHealth,  cardiopulmonary support, Performs rapid infusion, cardioplegia administration, hemoconcentration, hemodiafiltration, perfusion, Perfusionist, heart procedures,

Licenses & Certifications

Perfusionist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification.Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification issued by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart
Association (AHA)

 Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Cardiovascular Technology.

Experience: Typically requires 3 years of experience in pumping perfusion cases.  We will consider all levels of experience.  New graduates are welcome to apply.

Skills: Our team members must be self-motivated and desire to work on a team that performs a high volume of cases that are often complex.  We  value both teamwork and autonomy. 

Military/Veteran Friendly

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

If new grad, may work under temp license until able to complete certification.Excellent organization and prioritization skills; with a high attention to detail.Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and human relations skills.Excellent patient assessment skills.Demonstrated writing, editing and research skills.Ability to work within stressful situations, and to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and electronic medical records.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.Must be able to:lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.lift up to 20 lbs over the head.carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.Must be able to:push/pull with 30 lbs of force.perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing.May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.