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Perfusionist - Travel

  • Texas, Texarkana

  • 02/09/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary  
    The Perfusionist – Travel maintains and operates cardiopulmonary bypass equipment and related devices during invasive cardiovascular procedures. This role supports physicians and surgical teams by managing life-support systems, ensuring patient safety, and assisting with specialized cardiovascular interventions. The Perfusionist also contributes to quality assurance, infection control, and equipment maintenance.

    Key Responsibilities
    1. Operate cardiopulmonary bypass machines (“pump”) during open-heart surgery.
    2. Set up and operate left and/or right heart bypass pumps.
    3. Operate extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and artificial heart console systems.
    4. Set up and operate intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) systems.
    5. Demonstrate full knowledge of heparin, protamine, and anticoagulation titration analysis systems.
    6. Serve in an advisory capacity to surgeons regarding administration of cardiac drugs.
    7. Set up and operate autotransfusion (Cell Saver) equipment for cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular, and other surgical procedures.
    8. Perform plating, ID of microorganisms, susceptibility testing, Gram stains (if applicable to lab support).
    9. Demonstrate proficiency in patient management responsibilities including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, cardiology, surgical techniques, physiologic monitoring, and patient care.
    10. Assist in setting up and inserting IABP in OR, Cath Lab, ICU, or other required settings.
    11. Ensure ordering of supplies and maintain equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.
    12. Provide required data for Quality and Infection Control reporting.

    Required Qualifications
    1. Completion of an accredited perfusionist program.
    2. Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
    3. Strong knowledge of cardiovascular procedures and perfusion techniques.
    4. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-acuity surgical environments.

    Preferred Qualifications (if any)
    1. Prior travel perfusionist experience.
    2. Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
    3. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

    Certifications (if any)
    1. Basic Life Support (BLS) – required (AHA only).
    2. State Perfusionist Licensure – required.
    3. Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion – preferred.

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