PERFUSIONIST

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

10h

About The Position

Works under general supervision to provide support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of patient's cardiopulmonary and circulatory function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an allied health field, perfusion, or related scientific field, and graduate of an accredited Perfusion program
• No prior experience required
• Must be American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified, or eligible for American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification.
• Must have Perfusion licensure by Texas Medical Board, or meet requirements to obtain licensure.
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physician on selection of equipment and techniques to be used during procedures.
• Set up heart-lung machine for surgeons; operates bypass equipment.
• Prepare life support system as dictated by cardiac surgery staff.
• Conduct bypasses for heart surgeries and liver transplants.
• Maintain equipment; performs routine functionality checks of equipment.
• Research special topics and unusual cases to provide current and effective treatment.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
• Assist with laboratory research projects.
• Give in-services for students and residents.
• Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via extracorporeal circuits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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