Perfusionist II, Surg Perfusionist - Full time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Maintains and operates cardiopulmonary
pump, Cell Saver, autotransfuser and intra-aortic balloon pump
during invasive cardiovascular procedures. Provides assistance to
the physicians and staff as needed. This job description is not
intended to be all inclusive. Associate may be required to perform
other reasonably related job duties as assigned. CHRISTUS Health
reserves the right to revise or change duties and responsibilities
as the need arises. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. • A Perfusionist is responsible for
the delivery of patient care as needed during a surgical procedure.
• A Perfusionist maintains and operates cardiopulmonary pump, Cell
Saver, auto transfuser and intra-aortic balloon pump during
invasive cardiovascular procedures, and provides assistance to the
physicians as needed. • Operate life support equipment for the
patient undergoing open-heart surgery, specifically the
cardiopulmonary bypass machine (“pump”). • Set up and operate left
and/or right heart bypass pumps. • Set up and operate Intra-Aortic
Balloon Pumping system. • Demonstrate full knowledge of the
heparin, protamine, anticoagulation-titration analysis systems. •
Ability to serve in an advisory capacity to the surgeon responsible
for ordering the administration of cardiac drugs. • Set up and
operate Auto transfusion (blood cell saver) equipment when required
to support cardiovascular, orthopedic, vascular and other surgical
procedures in which the auto transfusion system is required. •
Demonstrate understanding of and proficiency in patient management
responsibilities including: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology,
Pharmacology, Cardiology, Surgical Techniques, Physiologic
Monitoring, and Patient Care. • Review basic histology and anatomy
required to gain the best understanding of the patient’s disease
process. • Assist in setting up and inserting the IABP in a variety
of settings as required; OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, ICU or other areas.
• Ensure ordering off supplies and organizational activity needs. •
Ensure heart-lung machines are cleaned and in good working order
per manufacturer’s recommendations. • Assist in providing required
data for Quality and Infection Control as needed. Requirements: A.
Education/Skills • Completion of an accredited perfusionist program
required. B. Experience • 3 years of experience preferred. C.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • BLS required. • Board
eligible or certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular
Perfusion preferred. • Perfusionist state licensure preferred. Work
Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time
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