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Pediatric Perfusionist
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Join a world-class cardiac surgery team delivering lifesaving care to children with complex heart disease. The
Pediatric Perfusionist
operates extracorporeal circulation systems—including heart-lung machines—during open-heart and transplant procedures. Working side-by-side with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physician assistants, you’ll ensure safe, precise management of circulatory and respiratory support throughout surgery.
What You’ll Do
Operate and monitor
heart-lung machines and extracorporeal devices
during cardiac and congenital surgeries.
Adjust perfusion parameters to maintain optimal patient physiology.
Administer
medications and blood products
through the perfusion circuit with accuracy.
Maintain and troubleshoot perfusion equipment; manage inventory and quality control.
Document all procedures and outcomes, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Collaborate across surgical, anesthesia, and intensive‑care teams to provide seamless, high‑quality care.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree
in Perfusion Technology or related field ( Master’s preferred ).
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)
credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
2+ years
of clinical perfusion experience ( 5+ preferred ).
Experience with
ECMO, VADs, and congenital cardiac perfusion
strongly valued.
Calm, focused, and detail‑driven under pressure; excellent communicator and team collaborator.
Who We Are The
Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
is a nationally recognized collaboration between
Dell Children’s Medical Center
and
UT Health Austin , the clinical practice of the
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin .
Led by
Charles Fraser, Jr., MD , one of the nation’s foremost experts in pediatric and congenital heart surgery, our multidisciplinary team diagnoses, treats, and manages a full spectrum of congenital and acquired heart conditions—including aortic coarctation, single‑ventricle defects, pulmonary valve stenosis, and heart failure.
In 2024, our
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
earned designation as an
Accredited Comprehensive Care Center
by the Adult Congenital Heart Association, and our partnership helped
Dell Children’s
achieve
U.S. News & World Report
ranking among the top programs for Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery in 2025‑2026.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
401(k)
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Pediatric Perfusionist
role at
UT Health Austin
Join a world-class cardiac surgery team delivering lifesaving care to children with complex heart disease. The
Pediatric Perfusionist
operates extracorporeal circulation systems—including heart-lung machines—during open-heart and transplant procedures. Working side-by-side with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physician assistants, you’ll ensure safe, precise management of circulatory and respiratory support throughout surgery.
What You’ll Do
Operate and monitor
heart-lung machines and extracorporeal devices
during cardiac and congenital surgeries.
Adjust perfusion parameters to maintain optimal patient physiology.
Administer
medications and blood products
through the perfusion circuit with accuracy.
Maintain and troubleshoot perfusion equipment; manage inventory and quality control.
Document all procedures and outcomes, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Collaborate across surgical, anesthesia, and intensive‑care teams to provide seamless, high‑quality care.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree
in Perfusion Technology or related field ( Master’s preferred ).
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)
credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
2+ years
of clinical perfusion experience ( 5+ preferred ).
Experience with
ECMO, VADs, and congenital cardiac perfusion
strongly valued.
Calm, focused, and detail‑driven under pressure; excellent communicator and team collaborator.
Who We Are The
Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
is a nationally recognized collaboration between
Dell Children’s Medical Center
and
UT Health Austin , the clinical practice of the
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin .
Led by
Charles Fraser, Jr., MD , one of the nation’s foremost experts in pediatric and congenital heart surgery, our multidisciplinary team diagnoses, treats, and manages a full spectrum of congenital and acquired heart conditions—including aortic coarctation, single‑ventricle defects, pulmonary valve stenosis, and heart failure.
In 2024, our
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
earned designation as an
Accredited Comprehensive Care Center
by the Adult Congenital Heart Association, and our partnership helped
Dell Children’s
achieve
U.S. News & World Report
ranking among the top programs for Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery in 2025‑2026.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Pension plan
401(k)
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