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Job Radar

A curated job-intelligence page for specialized cardiac OR roles. Instead of posting fake examples, The Pump Room tracks public postings and explains the signals students should learn to read before applying.

What we look for in a posting

A title alone is not enough. Perfusion, ECMO, cardiac device, and cardiac OR roles can vary dramatically based on call burden, case mix, team size, training model, and compensation structure.

Call scheduleHow often, what backup looks like, weekend/holiday burden, and whether call pay is clearly explained.
Case mixAdult, pediatric, transplant, VAD, ECMO, autotransfusion, device clinic, or routine cardiac cases.
Team sizeSmall teams can offer responsibility fast, but may also carry heavier coverage demands.
New-grad supportOrientation length, mentorship, board support, supervision, and solo coverage expectations.
Compensation claritySalary range, sign-on bonus, relocation, call pay, overtime, travel status, and contract type.

Curated tracker

Current job signals worth studying

These are not endorsements. They are real public postings or official career pages that show the kinds of details candidates should compare: pay range, call, training, team size, case volume, and clinical expectations.

AmSECT · public posting

Staff Perfusionist — New Grads Welcome

Why it matters: the posting publicly lists a salary estimate range and is labeled new-grad friendly, making it useful for students comparing entry-level signals.

PerfusionNew gradSalary range listed
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AmSECT · public posting

Perfusionist — Miami Valley / Atrium

Why it matters: the posting gives a concrete team structure, weekday schedule, rotating call structure, and case-volume context.

PerfusionCall describedTeam size listed
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AmSECT · public posting

Perfusionist — Silver Spring, MD

Why it matters: the posting mentions a sign-on bonus, adult-only program, team size, approximate case volume, TAVR coverage, and minimal ECMO.

PerfusionSign-on listedAdult-only
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AmSECT · public posting

Perfusionist — West Chester, PA

Why it matters: the posting describes adult open-heart volume, TAVR exposure, rare ECMO, and appears useful for comparing case-mix expectations.

PerfusionCase mixStudent-friendly signal
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AmSECT · job board

Pediatric ECMO Specialist — Orlando, FL

Why it matters: pediatric ECMO roles often vary by credential eligibility, ICU structure, training model, shifts, and transport coverage. Use the posting to compare those details.

ECMOPediatricVerify details
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AmSECT · job board

ECMO Specialist — Houston, TX / PRN examples

Why it matters: ECMO postings can differ by RN, RT, perfusion, PRN, travel, or transport structure. This page shows multiple ECMO-related posting types.

ECMOPRN/travel signalsCredential varies
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LivaNova · company careers

Clinical Specialist, Cardiopulmonary — North America

Why it matters: this is a device-side role where perfusion education and CCP history are relevant. It shows how clinical experience can translate into product education and procedure support.

DevicePerfusion backgroundClinical education
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Medtronic · company careers

Associate Clinical Specialist — Cardiac Rhythm Management

Why it matters: associate clinical specialist roles can be a bridge into cardiac device support. Compare training, travel, territory, patient-contact, and weekend/call expectations.

DeviceAssociate levelCardiac rhythm
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Prime Healthcare · employer posting

Cardiac Device Specialist — Chicago, IL

Why it matters: this is more device-clinic than sales, but it shows another cardiac device career lane with public hourly pay and clinical-tech responsibilities.

Device clinicHourly pay listedChicago
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Abbott · career hub

Cardiac & Neuro Sales / Clinical Careers

Why it matters: company career hubs are useful for tracking product areas such as electrophysiology, structural heart, vascular, heart failure, and cardiac rhythm roles.

DeviceCareer hubSales/clinical support
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Submit a role for review

Employers, hiring teams, programs, and industry partners can submit roles. Submission does not guarantee inclusion. Listings should be clear, accurate, and linked to an official application page.

Thank you. Listings are reviewed before inclusion.

Candidate checklist

Before applying, decode the posting.

ScheduleDoes it explain call, weekends, holidays, and backup coverage?
TrainingDoes it mention new-grad support, orientation, mentorship, or solo coverage timing?
Case mixAdult, pediatric, ECMO, VAD, transplant, cell saver, or routine cardiac cases?
Team structureHow many perfusionists, ECMO specialists, surgeons, centers, or sites?
CompensationSalary range, sign-on, relocation, call pay, overtime, benefits, and contract type.

Compensation context

Job posts rarely tell the whole pay story.

Salary, call pay, overtime, sign-on bonuses, travel status, and weekly hours can change the real value of a role. Job Radar tracks public posting signals, while the compensation survey collects anonymous field-reported context.

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Primary sources used for this tracker

Start with official employer pages and professional job boards. Good source hubs include AmSECT Job Opportunities, Perfusion.com job listings, direct hospital career pages, and company career pages from cardiac device manufacturers.