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, more than 6,000 active physicians, more than 52,000 employees and the Scott & White Health Plan. BUMC is a 914 bed Level 1 Trauma Center making it one of the largest hospitals in the Dallas metroplex area and one of the largest in the United States.

Address:
Dallas 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246

We?re so proud to share that Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) has earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report?s  Best Hospitals list-for an impressive 33rd consecutive year-standing proudly among 20 Baylor Scott & White facilities!

Once again, we?re ranked #2 in DFW, #3 in Texas and we?re named as a Best Regional Hospital in DFW.

High performing in specialties, which are honors earned for being among the top 10% in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery

We?re also a #1 Teaching hospital with cardiovascular residency programs performing a wide variety of complex cardiac cases.

Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX 450021 made The Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2022 for Teaching hospitals with cardiovascular residency programs

Our Team Members are eligible for benefits Day - 1!

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Perfusion program required

Must have the following at time of hire/transfer - Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) - Texas Medical Board

1-2 Years of intermediate level Perfusion experience preferred. We?re seeking professionals with a desire to teach, train cardiology fellows, and share perfusion knowledge base with fellows, team members, and students during clinical rotations.

The Perfusionist provides patient care in the form of operation of the extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to help or replace a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function.

The Perfusionist provides 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.

• Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action when abnormalities arise, and keeps surgeon and other personnel fully informed.
• Ensures 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.
• 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 that is consistent with industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures, administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit in a manner that consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; analyzes and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biology.
• Knowledge of several cardiac disease, defects and congenital anomalies.
• Knowledge of sterile and…