University of Mississippi Medical Center
Perfusionist - PRN, Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart, SOM-Surgery
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
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Jackson, MS - Main Campustime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R00046001Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations.
You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license.
You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00046001## Job Category:Clinician## Organization:SOM-Surgery-Perfusion## Location/s:Main Campus Jackson## Job Title:Perfusionist - PRN, Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart, SOM-Surgery## Job Summary:To operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine in the operating room during open-heart surgery; monitor/operate the cell saver, blood gas analyzer, activating clotting time heparin analyzer, and intra-aortic balloon pump during any medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions.## Education & ExperienceMust meet minimum certification requirements by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
**Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:**
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. NALS, PALS, BLS## Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesTeaching skills.
Leadership skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Supportive of organization/administrative goals and objectives. Collaboration skills.
Computer skills.
Organizational skills.
Able to read and interpret scientific data.
**Responsibilities*** In conjunction with the physician, performs extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, counterpulsation, circulatory
support/ventricular assistance, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, blood conservation techniques/auto transfusion, and myocardial preservation.
Monitors and analyzes anticoagulation, hematological, and physiological functions and blood/gas chemistry. Induces and reverses hypothermia/hyperthermia; performs hemodilution and hemofiltration; administers medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.* Provides educational in-services to multidisciplinary members of the healthcare team on safe and effective operation of equipment and care of the patient. Conducts periodic in-service training on cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for residents, students, and nurses.* Assesses function of equipment and evaluates by means of quality control protocols.
Maintains equipment maintenance records and inventory.* Researches equipment needs. Collaborates with hospital management and departments to assure provision of equipment and supplies.* Collects, analyzes, disseminates, and maintains data on cardiac surgery patients as appropriate. Participates in databased performance improvement programs.* Researches new products and devises new design plans for efficiency and cost containment while preserving high quality standards and outcomes.
Participates in professional organizations and related research activities. Prepares manuscripts for publication and presentations at national and international scientific meetings. Reviews current extracorporal literature and participates in continuing education seminars.* Provides on-call coverage for routine and emergency cardiovascular procedures.* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.**Physical and Environmental Demands**
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## Time Type:Part time## FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:Yes## Pay Class:Salary## FTE %:0## Work Shift:Rotating## Benefits Eligibility:## Grant Funded:No## Job Posting Date:10/13/2025## Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments.UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports. Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act (“Clery Act”) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (“SaVE Act”).UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical #J-18808-Ljbffr
Jackson, MS - Main Campustime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R00046001Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations.
You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license.
You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00046001## Job Category:Clinician## Organization:SOM-Surgery-Perfusion## Location/s:Main Campus Jackson## Job Title:Perfusionist - PRN, Division of Pediatric and Congenital Heart, SOM-Surgery## Job Summary:To operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine in the operating room during open-heart surgery; monitor/operate the cell saver, blood gas analyzer, activating clotting time heparin analyzer, and intra-aortic balloon pump during any medical procedure in which it is necessary to artificially support or temporarily replace a patient's circulatory or respiratory functions.## Education & ExperienceMust meet minimum certification requirements by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
**Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:**
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. NALS, PALS, BLS## Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesTeaching skills.
Leadership skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Supportive of organization/administrative goals and objectives. Collaboration skills.
Computer skills.
Organizational skills.
Able to read and interpret scientific data.
**Responsibilities*** In conjunction with the physician, performs extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support, counterpulsation, circulatory
support/ventricular assistance, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, blood conservation techniques/auto transfusion, and myocardial preservation.
Monitors and analyzes anticoagulation, hematological, and physiological functions and blood/gas chemistry. Induces and reverses hypothermia/hyperthermia; performs hemodilution and hemofiltration; administers medications, blood components and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.* Provides educational in-services to multidisciplinary members of the healthcare team on safe and effective operation of equipment and care of the patient. Conducts periodic in-service training on cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for residents, students, and nurses.* Assesses function of equipment and evaluates by means of quality control protocols.
Maintains equipment maintenance records and inventory.* Researches equipment needs. Collaborates with hospital management and departments to assure provision of equipment and supplies.* Collects, analyzes, disseminates, and maintains data on cardiac surgery patients as appropriate. Participates in databased performance improvement programs.* Researches new products and devises new design plans for efficiency and cost containment while preserving high quality standards and outcomes.
Participates in professional organizations and related research activities. Prepares manuscripts for publication and presentations at national and international scientific meetings. Reviews current extracorporal literature and participates in continuing education seminars.* Provides on-call coverage for routine and emergency cardiovascular procedures.* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.**Physical and Environmental Demands**
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent crouching/stooping, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## Time Type:Part time## FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:Yes## Pay Class:Salary## FTE %:0## Work Shift:Rotating## Benefits Eligibility:## Grant Funded:No## Job Posting Date:10/13/2025## Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments.UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports. Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act (“Clery Act”) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (“SaVE Act”).UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical #J-18808-Ljbffr