Clinical Perfusionist (Immediate Need)

Job Posting Title:**Pediatric Perfusionist**----****Hiring Department:**Department of Pediatrics**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**AUSTIN, TX**----****Job Details:**## PurposeThe 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.## ResponsibilitiesOperation 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.* Communicates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.Medication and Blood Product Administration* Administers medications and blood products through perfusion equipment.* 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.* 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.* 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; Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.----**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.----**Background Checks:**A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----**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.----**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.----**Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. PDF]* [PDF]* [PDF]**----****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). The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world.Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community

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