At Memorial Hermann, we strive for excellence in delivering high-quality, efficient care while ensuring exceptional experiences for every member of our community, including our employees. We believe that when our team feels valued and supported, they are inspired to go above and beyond in providing compassionate and personalized care. If you are looking to grow your career and contribute to our mission of building healthier communities for today and for future generations, we invite you to join our dedicated team.
Job Summary
This critical position serves as a clinical expert in delivering and managing care for all patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The role includes taking call on a rotating basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Graduate of an accredited school of perfusion technology.
Licenses / Certifications : Eligible for licensure as a Perfusionist in the State of Texas; Board Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion; board eligible after one (1) year of employment.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills :
- Commits to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture into all interactions with customers, ensuring alignment with our brand promise of advancing health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results.
Principal Accountabilities
Assembles and operates heart-lung machines for cardiopulmonary bypass on patients of all ages in a skilled manner, tailored to the specific needs of each patient; responsibly cleans and prepares the necessary components of the heart-lung machine and other related equipment for various procedures; manages inventory of perfusion-related supplies.Monitors perfusion to guarantee thorough documentation for medical and / or legal purposes; maintains quality control data for the Gem Stat blood gas analyzer utilized in cardiovascular and liver cases; prepares educational lectures for students.Ensures safe and compliant care is delivered to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards while remaining within budgetary specifications, including effective time and supply management.Promotes personal and professional growth by fulfilling requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency; contributes to department-based goals that support the success of the organization; serves as a mentor and resource for less experienced staff.Performs other duties as assigned.