Summary

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced perfusionist to support its large animal surgery research lab. The Perfusionist will be comfortable performing cardiopulmonary perfusion services on bovine and ovine models in collaboration with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and surgeons. This role will be on an as-needed basis, typically 3-4 times per month, but may be more or less frequent depending on the requirements of each study. This is a part-time position.

Job Duties

• Maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell Saver, auto transfuser, and intra-aortic balloon pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Develops and initiates interdisciplinary care plan and other case management tools. 
• Performs, administers, and assists with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures utilizing established procedures and protocols. 
• Coordinates information and care requirements among care providers related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing patient care. 
• Sets up and operates heart-lung machine to assume the functions of patient organs during surgery.
• Ensures that pump team supplies and equipment are always readily available.
• Administer medicines through the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
• Operates equipment to achieve bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation, or partial bypass, or to alter blood content, temperature, or balance.
• Performs other job-duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Perfusionist Technology program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Perfusionist (LP) by the State of Texas Medical Board (TMB). Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).