Perfusionist

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX, US
Operate heart lung machine
Operate ecmo
Operate vad
Provide perfusion services to support cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during congenital heart surgery, ECMO support, VAD support and cell saver procedures in an age-appropriate manner

Job Summary

  • Provide perfusion services to support cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during congenital heart surgery, ECMO support, VAD support and cell saver procedures in an age-appropriate manner.
  • Perform direct patient care by operating the heart lung machine, ECMO, VAD, cell saver, and other support systems.
  • Participate in staff education and be responsible for personal, professional growth and development.

Matching Summary

Provide perfusion services to support cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during congenital heart surgery, ECMO support, VAD support and cell saver procedures in an age-appropriate manner.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • operate heart lung machine
  • operate ECMO
  • operate VAD
  • operate cell saver
  • administer blood and medications
  • maintain patient temperature
  • maintain blood gases and ACT levels

Nice-to-have

  • works well in fast-paced setting
  • personal professional growth and development
  • age-appropriate manner

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Perfusionist by the State of Texas Medical Board
  • Cert-Cer Clinical Perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion acquired within 18 months
  • Bachelor's degree in science

Work Rights

Not specified

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