HCSS Perfusionist RN

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 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 as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionists from an accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion training program
• Two (2) years of inpatient hospital experience as an RN with at least two (2) years in specialty area assigned (or similar experience) within the last 2 years.
• Must have current BLS and ACLS certifications obtained through the American Heart Association

EQUIPMENT:

• Heart-lung machine, intra-aortic balloon pump, and various other technical equipment used during open-heart surgery.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The Surgical operating suite in a hospital.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, utilize hand/ finger dexterity, and type on a computer keyboard.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include regularly working on a Visual Display Terminal (VDT), close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Includes intermittent physical activity such as bending, reaching, and lifting

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Executive Director of Human Resources.