The Director of Perfusion Services provides strategic, clinical, operational, financial, and administrative leadership for Perfusion Services. The Director is accountable for the safe, high-quality, efficient, and reliable delivery of perfusion services supporting cardiothoracic surgery and other programs requiring extracorporeal circulatory or respiratory support.
The Director ensures appropriate 24/7 staffing and call coverage; establishes clinical standards, policies, competencies, and quality measures; and oversees recruitment, performance management, staff development, equipment, supplies, operating and capital resources, and regulatory compliance. The Director collaborates with Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Anesthesia, Nursing, Critical Care, ECMO/mechanical circulatory support, Operating Room leadership, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and hospital administration.
The Director maintains clinical competency as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist and participates in direct patient care as operationally necessary to support complex cases, emergency coverage, competency, and continuity of service. The Director leads performance improvement, evaluates new technology and evidence-based practice, and supports strategic growth of perfusion and related cardiovascular programs.
Minimum five years of clinical perfusion experience required, including at least three years of progressive leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program. Bachelor’s degree in perfusion, cardiovascular science, healthcare, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Current Licensed Perfusionist in the State of New Jersey. BLS certification required.
Demonstrated leadership in perfusion operations, workforce planning, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, budgeting, equipment management, clinical standardization, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Salary Min ($)USD $82.00
Salary Max ($)USD $137.00
