Graduate Perfusionist

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of a world-class cardiac team where precision meets compassion. At The Heart Hospital - Plano, you’ll operate at the center of life-saving moments, powering the rhythm of patient care with advanced perfusion techniques, cutting-edge technology, and a culture that celebrates expertise and teamwork. The Perfusionist Graduate, under the direction of a supervising Perfusionist, receives training on how to provide patient care in the form of operation of the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person?s cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects the appropriate equipment and techniques necessary for support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of a patient, including the safe monitoring, analysis, and treatment of physiologic conditions under an order and under the supervision of a physician.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biology.
Knowledge of several cardiac disease, defects and congenital anomalies.
Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric and infants.
Knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body adult, pediatric and infant patients.
Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products in association of support by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion protocols.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal support devices and providing patient care.
Ability to learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards and protocols that apply to operating room procedures and departmental policies and protocols.
Ability to work and cooperate in a flexible manner while learning appropriate delivery of patient care demonstrating a cohesive team approach.
Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)
Board eligible graduates perfusionists

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and manage cardiopulmonary bypass systems with surgical precision during open-heart and related procedures.
Ensure safe, stable perfusion and oxygenation.
Anticipate challenges, respond decisively to changes in physiology, and fine-tune support under pressure.
Calibrate, maintain, and prep advanced perfusion tech.
Coordinate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusion team members, and nursing staff to orchestrate flawless procedures.
Maintain meticulous records and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Monitor the altered circulatory process and initiate appropriate action when abnormalities arise, while keeping surgeon and other personnel fully informed.
Ensure the sterility and integrity of packaging of disposable equipment used as well as the correct setup and breakdown of disposable and non-disposable and sterile and non-sterile equipment.
Appropriately monitor cell saver and operate the heart-lung machine, blood gas analysis machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-assist devices.
Mix and administer drugs and solutions required for myocardial preservation in a manner that is consistent with industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
Adjust gas flow and mixtures, the administration of anesthetic agents, blood, drugs and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit in a manner that consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
Record relevant perfusion information during surgery and analyze and maintain records after surgery.
Perform quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment.
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.