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UT Southwestern Medical Center

PERFUSIONIST

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you\'ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary Works under general supervision to provide support, treatment, measurement, and/or supplementation of patient\'s cardiopulmonary and circulatory function.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

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

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education Required

Education

— Bachelor\'s Degree in an allied health field, perfusion, or related scientific field, and graduate of an accredited Perfusion program

Experience

— No prior experience required

Licenses and Certifications

— Must be American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified Upon Hire or be eligible for certification Upon Hire; must have Perfusion licensure by Texas Medical Board OR meet requirements to obtain licensure; (BLS) Basic Life Support and (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support through courses accredited by the American Heart Association, Upon Hire

Job Duties

Consult with physician on selection of equipment and techniques to be used during procedures

Set up heart-lung machine for surgeons; operate bypass equipment

Prepare life support system as dictated by cardiac surgery staff

Conduct bypasses for heart surgeries and liver transplants

Maintain equipment; perform routine functionality checks

Research special topics and unusual cases to provide current and effective treatment

Maintain adequate inventory of supplies

Assist with laboratory research projects

Give in-services for students and residents

Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via extracorporeal circuits

Perform other duties as assigned

Security and EEO Statement Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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