Description

Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital - Temple
Address: 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508
Variable PRN/PT Schedule: Must be available from 7:00a - 3pm 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 perfusionist".
Education - Bachelors degree & Graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program required
Certification/License: Must have the following at time of hire/transfer - Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) - Texas Medical Board
Experience - 1 Years of intermediate level Perfusion experience. 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.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• 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.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which 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

Job Summary

Provides patient care by operating extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical situations. Helps or replaces a person's cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects the right equipment and techniques for treatment or measurement. 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 personnel fully 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-assist devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions for myocardial preservation following industry best practices and established policies.
• 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; examines 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, physiology, and biochemistry.
• 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. Understanding pressures and gas exchange in adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition, and use of blood products with extracorporeal circuits and devices.
• Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal support devices and providing patient care.
• Learn and apply JCAHO, CDC, and AABB standards for operating room procedures and departmental policies.
• Ability to work and cooperate in a flexible manner 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)

Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO)

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