Clinical Perfusionist

Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description We are looking for a talented, dedicated professional to join our team at the University of Maryland Medical Center! If you’re interested in the variety and experience of a University hospital, while also maintaining a great work/life balance – UMMC may be the right place for you. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! As a Team Member at UMMC, you’ll experience: A supportive and collaborative work environment, in an 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center. A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more! Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for your graduate degree. Job Description The perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient’s circulatory or respiratory function. The perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation and ancillary functions; and is responsible, in consultation with the physician, for selecting the appropriate techniques and equipment to be used. Team/Schedule Information: Current team of 14 perfusionists, looking for our 15th team member. Average call amount [for adult perfusionists] is about 6 total days/month. (includes 2call, 1call, etc.) Rotating schedule including a mix of morning shifts, afternoon shifts, night shifts, call/weekends/holidays, etc. Post call days are given after primary call shifts. 24/7 in-house rotating perfusion Rounder coverage. Day rounder shifts are 7a-7p. (about 2 weekday shifts/month) Night rounder shifts are 7p-7a. (week off with each night rotation) Night rotation schedule = ON Fri-Mon, OFF Tue-Mon, ON Tue-Thu, OFF Fri-Sun. (average is 5-6 night rotations/year) In-house rounder often helps reduce call in amounts and duration for call people. Rounder will do cannulations/changeouts, oversee clinical management and support the ECMO specialists, and facilitate a variety of other ECMO needs. Rounder also provides backup to the OR, helps perfusion coworkers, and performs other tasks as needed. Qualifications EDUCATION: 1. Bachelor’s Degree from an approved Perfusion Training program OR a Bachelor’s Degree with certification in perfusion technology (Required). 2. Master’s Preferred. CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE/ REGISTRATION: 1. Eligible for Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (Required) Current perfusion students who are anticipating graduation are also welcome to apply. 2. Licensure with the State of Maryland, specific as a Perfusionist (Required) Current perfusion students who are anticipating graduation/licensure are also welcome to apply. 3. Current CPR Certification (Required) Additional Information •Pay Range: $66.98 - $106.96 •Other Compensation (if applicable): Eligible for Shift Differential •Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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