BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in an allied health field, perfusion, or related scientific field, and
  
  graduate of an accredited Perfusion program
  

• Experience
  No prior experience required
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  Must be American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified, or
  
  eligible for American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certification.
  
  Must have Perfusion licensure by Texas Medical Board, or meet requirements to obtain licensure.
  
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
  

• Consult with physician on selection of equipment and techniques to be used during procedures.
• Set up heart-lung machine for surgeons; operates bypass equipment.
• Prepare life support system as dictated by cardiac surgery staff.
• Conduct bypasses for heart surgeries and liver transplants.
• Maintain equipment; performs routine functionality checks of equipment.
• Research special topics and unusual cases to provide current and effective treatment.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
• Assist with laboratory research projects.
• Give in-services for students and residents.
• Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents via extracorporeal circuits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.