PERFUSIONIST

Position Overview

Join UT Southwestern, a world-renowned medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. With over 75 years of excellence and a commitment to innovation, teamwork, and compassion, you will work under general supervision to provide support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of patients' cardiopulmonary and circulatory function.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians on equipment selection and techniques during procedures.
• Set up the heart-lung machine for surgeons and operate bypass equipment.
• Prepare the life support system as dictated by cardiac surgery staff.
• Conduct bypasses for heart surgeries and liver transplants.
• Perform routine functionality checks and maintain equipment.
• Research special topics and unusual cases to support effective treatment.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Assist with laboratory research projects.
• Provide in-services for students and residents.
• Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via extracorporeal circuits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an allied health field, perfusion, or related scientific field, and graduation from an accredited Perfusion program.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified upon hire or eligible for certification, and have Perfusion licensure by the Texas Medical Board (or meet requirements to obtain licensure).
• (BLS) Basic Life Support and (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support courses accredited by the American Heart Association are required upon hire.

Benefits & Perks

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay.
• Paid Time Off, available day one.
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.