Perfusionist

HCA Healthcare • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perfusionist applies and provides quality circulatory and extracorporeal technology techniques in the operating room and throughout the organization for patient care. Technologies include cardiopulmonary bypass; autologous blood recovery and blood conservation; platelet gel; ventricular support; left heart bypass; intra-aortic balloon pumping; cardiopulmonary assist; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; counterpulsation; myocardial preservation; anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring and analysis; induction and reversal of hyperthermia or hypothermia; hemodilution; hemofiltration; administration of medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit; organ preservation; and surgical assisting.

The position covers multiple hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The daily workload varies, with a schedule based on surgical cases that generally runs from early morning to midafternoon. The Perfusionist must take call, shared equally with the team.

Requirements

• Certified Clinical Perfusionist credential required.
• Licensed Perfusionist by the Texas Department of Health; must be licensed or willing to obtain a license in Texas.
• Graduate of a perfusionist program required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must take call, shared equally with the team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply and provide circulatory and extracorporeal technology techniques in operating rooms and throughout the organization for patient care.
• Provide techniques and support including cardiopulmonary bypass, autologous blood recovery and conservation, platelet gel, ventricular support, left heart bypass, intra-aortic balloon pumping, cardiopulmonary assist, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
• Perform counterpulsation, myocardial preservation, anticoagulation and hematologic monitoring and analysis, temperature management, hemodilution, and hemofiltration.
• Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
• Support organ preservation and surgical assisting.
• Cover multiple hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and participate in an equally shared call schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off and paid family leave
• Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level