Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center·Houston, Texas
The Perfusionist will assess, plan, and implement patient care requirements for procedures involving ECMO, HIPEC, Cell Savers, and cardiopulmonary bypass before, during, or after surgery. This includes operating essential machinery like the heart/lung machine and ECMO machine to support the patient's physiological needs.
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
Assess, plan and implement the patient care requirements and treatment necessary for ECMO, HIPEC, Cell Savers and cardiopulmonary bypass/assistance before, during or after surgery. Operate the heart/lung machine, ECMO machine, Heated Chemo machine and Cell Saver machine to support the patient. Job Summary and Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Appropriately assess patient profile and manage Cardio Pulmonary Bypass (CPB) Use appropriate equipment/supplies and monitor data based on patient profile (age, condition, procedure) Appropriately communicate with open‐heart team personnel during procedures Recognize and resolve variances and abnormal situations that may arise Utilize all available safety devices during cardiopulmonary bypass as per departmental policy Demonstrate appropriate clinical vigilance and awareness before, during and after cardiopulmonary bypass Job Requirements Minimum Requirements: Education and Licensure: Bachelor's Degree Licensed Perfusionist in the state of Texas Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. New grads must have provisional license contingent on passing ABCP exam. Must test and pass the exam within 12 months of hire to be qualified for CCP credentials BLS Minimum Experience: None required
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and be a Licensed Perfusionist in Texas, along with certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). New graduates require a provisional license contingent upon passing the ABCP exam within 12 months of hiring.
Market context
Perfusionist openings in Texas are typically driven by cardiac surgery and other high-acuity hospital services, so employers often look for candidates who can step into a specialized clinical team quickly. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, Texas licensure or eligibility, and timely CCP and BLS certification, while the posted requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and certification timeline against the posting.
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