Pediatric Perfusionist

Job Posting Title:

Pediatric Perfusionist

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Hiring Department:

Department of Pediatrics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Perfusionist is a highly skilled medical technologist responsible for operating extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as heart-lung machines, during cardiovascular surgeries. Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support, the Perfusionist works closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, and surgical technologists. The Perfusionist ensures the safe management of patients' circulatory and respiratory functions during surgery, monitors vital signs, and administers medications and blood products.

Responsibilities

Operation of Extracorporeal Equipment

• Operates heart-lung machines and other extracorporeal circulation devices during surgeries.
• Monitors and adjusts equipment settings to maintain optimal patient conditions.
• Ensures the safe and effective operation of all perfusion equipment.

Patient Monitoring

• Monitors patients' vital signs and physiological functions during surgery.
• Assesses and responds to changes in patients' conditions.
• Communicates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

Medication and Blood Product Administration

• Administers medications and blood products through perfusion equipment.
• Ensures accurate dosage and delivery of medications.
• Maintains records of administered substances.

Equipment Maintenance and Management

• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of perfusion equipment.
• Ensures all equipment is in good working condition.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintains accurate patient records, documenting procedures and outcomes.
• Prepares reports for the surgical team and hospital administration.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Perfusion Technology or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant clinical experience in perfusion.
• Certification as a Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Perfusion Technology or a related field.
• 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or surgical setting.
• Experience with advanced perfusion techniques and equipment.
• Advanced certification in specialized perfusion techniques.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range

$150,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Environment and Equipment

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• Lifting and Moving
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important : You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.