Perfusionist

Be part of a world-class cardiac team where precision meets compassion. At The Heart Hospital - Plano, you’ll operate at the center of life-saving moments, powering the rhythm of patient care with advanced perfusion techniques, cutting-edge technology, and a culture that celebrates expertise and teamwork.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Center of Cardiac Excellence: Work in a dedicated heart hospital known for outstanding outcomes and innovative cardiac care.
• Team that Teaches and Learns: Collaborate with top cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses in an environment that values continuous learning and mentorship.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, specialty certification support, and career development pathways.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and supportive staffing because the best patient care comes from professionals who are rested and engaged.
• N + 1 Staffing Model: Excellent place to learn and sharpen your tools with support just around the corner and adequate opportunities for breaks.
• Location Perks: Enjoy living and working in Plano—vibrant communities, excellent schools, and easy access to Dallas amenities.

Responsibilities

• Command the Circuit: Operate, monitor, and manage cardiopulmonary bypass systems with surgical precision during open-heart and related procedures.
• Guardian of Perfusion: Ensure safe, stable perfusion and oxygenation—your vigilance keeps hearts beating and lives moving forward.
• Troubleshoot Like a Pro: Anticipate challenges, respond decisively to changes in physiology, and fine-tune support under pressure.
• Steward of Equipment: Calibrate, maintain, and prep advanced perfusion tech so every case starts with confidence.
• Collaborative Conductor: Coordinate seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusion team members, and nursing staff to orchestrate flawless procedures.
• Document with Clarity: Maintain meticulous records and contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• 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 packaging of disposable equipment used as well as the correct setup and breakdown of disposable and non-disposable and sterile and non-sterile equipment.
• Monitors cell saver and operates the heart-lung machine, blood gas analysis machine, clotting time/heparin analyzer, and cardiac-assist devices.
• Mixes and administers drugs and solutions required for extracorporeal circulation in a manner that is consistent with industry best practices and established policies and procedures.
• Adjusts gas flow and mixtures, administers anesthetic agents, blood, drugs and fluids via the extracorporeal circuit in a manner that consistently results in safe and effective procedures.
• Records relevant perfusion information during surgery; analyzes and maintains records after surgery.
• Performs quality control/preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and longevity of equipment.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of human anatomy and 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 infants.
• Knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body for adult, pediatric and infant patients.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products in association of support 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 implement written perfusion protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal support devices and providing patient care.
• Ability to learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards and protocols that apply to operating room procedures and departmental policies and protocols.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of experience
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) preferred; board eligible graduates perfusionists encouraged to apply
• Licensed Perfusionist (PERFUSIO)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer

Benefits

• 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