OUR PERFUSION DEPARTMENT IS GROWING AND WE HAVE FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE WITH A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

Variable Work Schedule: Must be available from 7:00a – 3pm Monday – Friday – rotating weekends and holidays. Ability to work on Call required
Call: Must be present/onsite within 30 minutes of call. “on call rotation is shared equally among all staff perfusionist”.
Education – Bachelors degree & Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program required
Certification/License: Must have the following at time of hire/transfer - Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) - Texas Medical Board
Experience – 1 Years of intermediate level Perfusion experience. We’re seeking professionals with a desire to teach, train cardiology fellows, and share perfusion knowledge base with fellows, team members, and students during clinical rotations.

ABOUT US

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects the right equipment and techniques for treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system. Monitors, examines, and treats physiologic conditions safely under a physician’s order and supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor’s
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

• Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action when abnormalities arise, and keeps surgeon and other team members informed.
• Ensures the sterility and integrity of disposable equipment packaging. Ensures correct setup and breakdown of all equipment.
• Monitors cell saver and operates the heart-lung machine, blood gas examination machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-help devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions for extracorporeal circulation. Follows industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures. Administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs, and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit. This consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; evaluates and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.