Perfusionist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

PTO from day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

The Perfusionist at Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace cardiopulmonary functions during surgery, selecting appropriate devices and monitoring progress under physician orders.

This full-time role offers a day shift with a variable schedule, a $20,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, 401(k), PTO from day one, tuition reimbursement, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited Perfusion Program.
• CCP certification and Texas Perfusion licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of perfusion experience.
• BLS certification or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate extracorporeal circulation equipment and monitor perfusion during surgery.
• Ensure sterility and proper setup of all equipment.
• Record perfusion data and maintain equipment logs.
• Maintain inventory and perform basic equipment maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Perfusion equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree & accredited Perfusion Program

Tools

Heart-lung machine

Clotting time/heparin analyzer

Cardiac-help devices

Job description

Perfusionist

Location: Temple, Texas, United States

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health

Job Type: Full Time – Day shifts with variable schedule

Compensation

• $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS
• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive base salaries
• Supplemental pay for extended hours and weekends
• Comprehensive benefit package

Position Highlights

• Variable work schedule, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays
• Call: 1:3 ratio, must be within 30 minutes of hospital
• Case types: CABG / OPCAB / Valves / Heart Transplants / VADs / Aortic / TAVRs / ECMO (separate ECMO specialist coverage)
• EPIC charting

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• PTO accrual begins day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking

Job Summary

The Perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation equipment to support or replace cardiopulmonary, circulatory, or respiratory function. Selects the right equipment and techniques for treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system. 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 team members informed.
• Ensures the sterility and integrity of disposable equipment packaging and 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‑help devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions for extracorporeal circulation, following industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures, administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs, and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; evaluates and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree and graduate of an accredited Perfusion Program.
• Certification/License – Cert Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) and Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO) – Texas Medical Board.
• Experience – Minimum of 1 year of intermediate level perfusion experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biology.
• Knowledge of several cardiac diseases, defects, and congenital anomalies.
• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and specific blood flow paths in the body, including pressures and gas exchange in adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition, and use of blood products by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
• Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow orders, take directions, and deploy written perfusion protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal help devices and provide patient care.
• Learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards for operating room procedures and departmental policies.
• Ability to work and join in a flexible way in the delivery of patient care, demonstrating a cohesive team approach.
• Ability to react calmly in stressful situations.