Graduate Perfusionist

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital

Plano, TX Address: 1100 Allied Dr, Plano, TX 75093

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.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Center of Cardiac Excellence: Work in a dedicated heart hospital known for outstanding outcomes and innovative cardiac care.

• Team that Teaches and Learns: Collaborate with top cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in an environment that values continuous learning and mentorship.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, specialty certification support, and career development pathways.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and supportive staffing because the best patient care comes from professionals who are rested and engaged.

• N + 1 Staffing Model: Excellent place to learn and sharpen your tools with support just around the corner and adequate opportunities for breaks.

• Location Perks: Enjoy living and working in Plano—vibrant communities, excellent schools, and easy access to Dallas amenities.

Key Responsibilities

• Command the Circuit: Operate, monitor, and manage cardiopulmonary bypass systems with surgical precision during open-heart and related procedures.

• Guardian of Perfusion: Ensure safe, stable perfusion and oxygenation—your vigilance keeps hearts beating and lives moving forward.

• Troubleshoot Like a Pro: Anticipate challenges, respond decisively to changes in physiology, and fine-tune support under pressure.

• Steward of Equipment: Calibrate, maintain, and prep advanced perfusion tech so every case starts with confidence.

• Collaborative Conductor: Coordinate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusion team members, and nursing staff to orchestrate flawless procedures.

• Document with Clarity: Maintain meticulous records and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified and Confident: Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) preferred; board eligible graduates perfusionists encouraged to apply.

• Composed Under Pressure: Calm, decisive, and communicative in high-stakes environments.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions of the Role

Receives training to monitor the altered circulatory process and learns the process to initiate appropriate action when abnormalities arise, while keeping surgeon and other personnel fully informed. Receives training in order to 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. Receives training to appropriately monitor cell saver and operate the heart-lung machine, blood gas analysis machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-assist devices. Receives training to learn how to 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. Receives training on adjusting 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. Receives education on recording relevant perfusion information during surgery and learns how to analyze and maintain records after surgery. Receives training on performing quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

Key Success Factors

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 regularory 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.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following - 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

Qualifications

- Education - Bachelor's - Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience - Certification/License/Registration - Basic Life Support (BLS) Perfusionist Provisional (PERFPROV): Provisional Perfusionist license issued by the Texas Medical Board required within six months of graduation from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion program.