Perfusionist

Perfusionist

Location: Temple, Texas, United States

Baylor Scott & White Health

Allied Health

Full Time

Days

Compensation

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Relocation Assistance

Competitive base salaries

Supplemental pay for extended hours and weekends

Comprehensive benefit package

Position Highlights

Our perfusion department is growing! Become part of a 6 perfusionist team with 2 circulatory support specialists supporting 4 cardiac surgeons.

Variable work schedule, Monday- Friday with rotating weekends and holidays

Call: 1:3 ratio, must be within 30 minutes of hospital

Case types: CABG / OPCAB / Valves / Heart Transplants / VADs / Aortic / TAVRs / ECMO (separate ECMO specialist coverage)

EPIC charting

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

PTO accrual begins day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Qualifications

Education - Bachelor's degree & Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program required

Certification/License - Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) - Texas Medical Board

Experience Minimum of 1 Year of intermediate level Perfusion experience.

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

About Temple, TX

Temple and the surrounding areas have a population of approximately 450,000. Located in the heart of Texas, Temple is only a short drive north of Austin, TX. We are within a 2.5-hour drive of 5 of the top 12 most populated cities in the U.S. (Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston). The Temple area has low crime, excellent schools, little traffic, and a very low cost of living. Texas has no state income tax and shows tremendous growth in the business and population sector when compared to other states.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple

Level 1 trauma facility with 636 beds

Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas, BSWH #23

#1 Top Major Teaching Hospital in Texas, Fortune / Merative

Ranked #5 US Hospitals 100 Top Hospitals, Fortune / Merative

America's 250 Best Hospitals, Healthgrades

50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, IBM Watson Health

VAD certification, Joint Commission

3 star rating, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

ELSO Gold Center of Excellence

U.S. News & World Report High performing in - Procedures and conditions related to Cardiology & Heart Surgery: heart attack, heart failure

About Baylor Scott and White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform MyBSWHealth.

Core Values

We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

We never settle by constantly striving for better.

We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Job Summary

The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects the right equipment and techniques for treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system. Monitors, examines, and treats physiologic conditions safely under a physician's order and supervision.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action when abnormalities arise, and keeps surgeon and other team members informed.
• Ensures the sterility and integrity of disposable equipment packaging. Ensures correct setup and breakdown of all equipment.
• Monitors cell saver and operates the heart-lung machine, blood gas examination machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-help devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions for extracorporeal circulation. Follows industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures. Administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs, and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit. This consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; evaluates and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs 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 blood flow paths in the body, including pressures and gas exchange in adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products 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 deploy written perfusion protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal help devices and providing patient care.
• Learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards for operating room procedures and departmental policies.
• Ability to work and join in a flexible way in the delivery of patient care demonstrating a cohesive team approach.
• Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.