Perfusionist

Baylor Scott & White Health • Plano, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perfusionist provides 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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with 1–2 years of experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action when abnormalities arise, and keeps surgeon and other personnel fully informed.
• Ensures 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.
• Monitors cell saver and operates the heart-lung machine, blood gas analysis machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-assist devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions required for extracorporeal circulation in a manner that is consistent with industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures, administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit in a manner that consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; analyzes and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees