UTMB Health
Perfusionist - Galveston
UTMB Health, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554
Perfusionist - Galveston
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2404907
Completion of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program. Bachelor’s degree in perfusion technology, life science, or allied health specialty (e.g., Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Technology).
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and licensure as a Perfusionist in the state of Texas. New grads tenure contingent on passing the ABCP exam. Validated for Basic Life Support and successfully complete accreditation and other regulatory requirements within the probationary period.
JOB SUMMARY:
Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation, including the circulation of blood during open-heart surgery, where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace a patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. Assists the Perioperative Services area to achieve key performance indicators focused on perfusion services. Responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques to be used, and ensures the safe management of physiologic functions. Consults with physicians in the selection of appropriate equipment and resources required for extracorporeal support of patients’ circulatory or respiratory functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2404907
Completion of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion training program. Bachelor’s degree in perfusion technology, life science, or allied health specialty (e.g., Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Technology).
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and licensure as a Perfusionist in the state of Texas. New grads tenure contingent on passing the ABCP exam. Validated for Basic Life Support and successfully complete accreditation and other regulatory requirements within the probationary period.
JOB SUMMARY:
Operates extracorporeal circulation equipment and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation, including the circulation of blood during open-heart surgery, where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace a patient’s circulatory or respiratory functions. Assists the Perioperative Services area to achieve key performance indicators focused on perfusion services. Responsible for the selection of appropriate equipment and techniques to be used, and ensures the safe management of physiologic functions. Consults with physicians in the selection of appropriate equipment and resources required for extracorporeal support of patients’ circulatory or respiratory functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Compensation