McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
Perfusionist- Advanced Heart Failure
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Title
Perfusionist- Advanced Heart Failure
Location McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, UTHealth Houston
Position Summary Responsible for the operation of the heart‑lung machine during surgery and the operation of special mechanical devices to assist in the conversion of blood and blood products during surgery for the Department of ACTAT-Advanced Heart Failure (AHF).
Position Key Accountabilities
Monitors the altered circulatory process closely, taking appropriate action when abnormal situations arise and keeps both the surgeon and anesthesiologist fully informed.
Provides extended, long‑term support of the patient’s circulation outside the operating room environment.
Ensures the sterility and integrity of packaging of disposable equipment used as well as the correct setup and breakdown of all equipment, disposable and non‑disposable, sterile and non‑sterile.
Provides adequate and proper perfusion to the patient during surgery including specialized cases such as heart transplants, lung transplants, LVAD, etc.; provides in‑house perfusion coverage 24/7/365.
Maintains and regulates the blood temperature to the patient and monitors and checks blood gases during surgery.
Provides complete myocardial protection required during surgery; including providing blood or crystalloid cardioplegia delivery at proper temperature and proper pressure, whether antegrade or retrograde delivery.
Part of the rapid response code team responsible for emergency adult extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or cardiopulmonary bypass case (CPB) initiations in Memorial Hermann Hospital (MHH).
Records all relevant perfusion information during surgery and maintains the records after surgery. Responsible for ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) data collection and data registry input including bi‑annual reporting.
Provides and operates cardiac‑assist devices in the weaning and termination phases of surgery.
Provides set‑up, priming, and initiation of ECMO as well as troubleshooting ECMO circuit problems. Monitors ECMO 24/7, participates in intra‑hospital transport and stays abreast of new developments and technologies.
Provides set‑up, priming, and initiation of Organ Procurement (XVIVO) and hospital approved experimental adult extracorporeal devices (Hemolung). Monitors Hemolung 24/7 and participates in intra‑hospital transport.
Participates in MHH Life Flight Transport including helicopter, ground ambulance and fixed‑wing transport for FAA approved cardiac support devices. Attends mandatory safety orientation.
Performs equity quality controls for control/preventive maintenance, related documentation and reporting to MHH and additional hospitals receiving perfusionist clinical coverage from AHF.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
May be responsible for the daily coordination of the perfusion program students; instructs the trainees by providing guidance, support and supervision as well as conducts lectures under the direction of the Perfusion Education Program Director.
Coordinates the high‑fidelity simulator for CPB scenarios.
Other duties as assigned.
Certifications / Skills
Annual mandatory training as required by the department.
ECMO, VAD and Life Flight certificates required.
Licensed Perfusionist (PF) by Texas Medical Board (TMB) required.
Certified Clinical Perfusionists (CCP) by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) preferred.
Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an accredited Perfusionist Technology program.
Minimum Experience None.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215, Texas Government Code 411.094 and related statutes. The holder must maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code. Routine security reviews will be conducted.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees.
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37‑38 days per year).
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue.
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
Build your future with our retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment‑related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
Additional Policies
All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.
In accordance with Executive Order GA‑48 and the requirement to examine critical infrastructure, routine reviews will be conducted for employees with access to such infrastructure.
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Location McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, UTHealth Houston
Position Summary Responsible for the operation of the heart‑lung machine during surgery and the operation of special mechanical devices to assist in the conversion of blood and blood products during surgery for the Department of ACTAT-Advanced Heart Failure (AHF).
Position Key Accountabilities
Monitors the altered circulatory process closely, taking appropriate action when abnormal situations arise and keeps both the surgeon and anesthesiologist fully informed.
Provides extended, long‑term support of the patient’s circulation outside the operating room environment.
Ensures the sterility and integrity of packaging of disposable equipment used as well as the correct setup and breakdown of all equipment, disposable and non‑disposable, sterile and non‑sterile.
Provides adequate and proper perfusion to the patient during surgery including specialized cases such as heart transplants, lung transplants, LVAD, etc.; provides in‑house perfusion coverage 24/7/365.
Maintains and regulates the blood temperature to the patient and monitors and checks blood gases during surgery.
Provides complete myocardial protection required during surgery; including providing blood or crystalloid cardioplegia delivery at proper temperature and proper pressure, whether antegrade or retrograde delivery.
Part of the rapid response code team responsible for emergency adult extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or cardiopulmonary bypass case (CPB) initiations in Memorial Hermann Hospital (MHH).
Records all relevant perfusion information during surgery and maintains the records after surgery. Responsible for ELSO (Extracorporeal Life Support Organization) data collection and data registry input including bi‑annual reporting.
Provides and operates cardiac‑assist devices in the weaning and termination phases of surgery.
Provides set‑up, priming, and initiation of ECMO as well as troubleshooting ECMO circuit problems. Monitors ECMO 24/7, participates in intra‑hospital transport and stays abreast of new developments and technologies.
Provides set‑up, priming, and initiation of Organ Procurement (XVIVO) and hospital approved experimental adult extracorporeal devices (Hemolung). Monitors Hemolung 24/7 and participates in intra‑hospital transport.
Participates in MHH Life Flight Transport including helicopter, ground ambulance and fixed‑wing transport for FAA approved cardiac support devices. Attends mandatory safety orientation.
Performs equity quality controls for control/preventive maintenance, related documentation and reporting to MHH and additional hospitals receiving perfusionist clinical coverage from AHF.
Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
May be responsible for the daily coordination of the perfusion program students; instructs the trainees by providing guidance, support and supervision as well as conducts lectures under the direction of the Perfusion Education Program Director.
Coordinates the high‑fidelity simulator for CPB scenarios.
Other duties as assigned.
Certifications / Skills
Annual mandatory training as required by the department.
ECMO, VAD and Life Flight certificates required.
Licensed Perfusionist (PF) by Texas Medical Board (TMB) required.
Certified Clinical Perfusionists (CCP) by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) preferred.
Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an accredited Perfusionist Technology program.
Minimum Experience None.
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215, Texas Government Code 411.094 and related statutes. The holder must maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code. Routine security reviews will be conducted.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees.
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37‑38 days per year).
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue.
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
Build your future with our retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment‑related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
Additional Policies
All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.
In accordance with Executive Order GA‑48 and the requirement to examine critical infrastructure, routine reviews will be conducted for employees with access to such infrastructure.
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