PRN​/PT Perfusionist

Overview

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital – Temple

Address: 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508

Schedule: Variable PRN/PT Schedule. Must be available from 7:00a – 3:00p, Monday – Friday, rotating weekends and holidays. Ability to work on call required. Call:
Must be present/onsite within 30 minutes of call. On‑call rotation is shared equally among all staff perfusionists.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program required

Certification/License: Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) - Texas Medical Board, required at time of hire/transfer

Experience: 1 year of intermediate level perfusion experience. Desire to teach, train cardiology fellows, and share perfusion knowledge during clinical rotations.

About Us: Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas.

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.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub. Benefits may include:

• 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

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Provides patient care by operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical situations. Supports or replaces cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects appropriate equipment and techniques for treatment. Monitors, examines, and treats physiologic conditions under physician supervision.

• Monitors the altered circulatory process, initiates appropriate action, and informs the surgeon and team.
• Ensures sterility and integrity of disposable equipment; ensures correct setup and breakdown of all equipment.
• Monitors cell saver and operates the heart-lung machine, blood gas analysis, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac‑assist devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions for myocardial preservation following best practices and policies.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures; administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs, and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs quality control/preventive maintenance and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
• Knowledge of cardiac diseases, defects, and congenital anomalies.
• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, cannulae for adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and blood flow paths; understanding pressures and gas exchange across patient populations.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma, and use of blood products with extracorporeal circuits.
• Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow orders and written perfusion protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly during operation of extracorporeal support devices and patient care.
• Learn and apply JCAHO, CDC, and AABB standards for operating room procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.

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

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's
• Experience:
  
  2 years of experience
• Certification/Registration: CCP and PERFUSIO;
  Basic Life Support (BLS) required or BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer

Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)
• Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO)
• BLS