Perfusionist

Perfusionist, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) serves as the flagship hospital of Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas. Baylor Scott & White Health includes 52 hospitals, more than 900 patient care sites, over 6,000 active physicians, and more than 52,000 employees. BUMC is a 914‑bed Level 1 Trauma Center, one of the largest hospitals in the Dallas metroplex and of the United States.

The Perfusion department is growing and relocation assistance is available.

Baylor University Medical Center has earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025‑2026 Best Hospitals list—holding the 33rd spot for 33 consecutive years—ranking #2 in DFW, #3 in Texas, and a Best Regional Hospital in DFW. The hospital is also a #1 teaching hospital with cardiovascular residency programs and has been named one of the Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in 2022.

All team members are eligible for benefits Day 1.

Variable work schedule. Ability to work on call is required.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited perfusion program is required.

Must hold Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) from the Texas Medical Board at the time of hire or transfer.

1–2 years of intermediate level perfusion experience preferred. Candidates should have a desire to teach, train cardiology fellows, and share perfusion knowledge with fellows, team members, and students during clinical rotations.

The Perfusionist provides patient care by operating extracorporeal circulation equipment in any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. The Perfusionist selects appropriate equipment and techniques for support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system, and monitors, analyzes, and treats physiologic conditions under medical orders and physician supervision.

• Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action when abnormalities arise, and keeps the surgeon and other personnel fully informed.
• Ensures sterility and integrity of disposable equipment packaging and correctly sets up and breaks down both disposable and non‑disposable, sterile and non‑sterile equipment.
• Monitors cell saver and operates the heart‑lung machine, blood gas analysis machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac assist devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions required for extracorporeal circulation in a manner consistent with industry best practices and institutional policies.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures, administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs, and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit to achieve safe and effective procedures.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery, analyzes, and maintains records post‑surgery.
• Performs quality control and preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment, and maintains equipment and supply inventory.

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and biology.
• Knowledge of various cardiac diseases, defects, and congenital anomalies.
• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adults, pediatrics, and infants.
• Knowledge of blood flow paths, pressures, and gas exchange in adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition, and blood product use in extracorporeal circuits.
• Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow orders, directions, and implement written perfusion protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly during operation of extracorporeal support devices and patient care.
• Ability to learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards and protocols relevant to operating room procedures and departmental policies.
• Ability to cooperate flexibly in a team approach to patient care.
• Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of clinical perfusion experience.
• Certifications / Licenses:
  Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP), Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO), Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.