13101 - Travel: Perfusionist II
Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 13101 - Travel: Perfusionist II
Texarkana, TX 13 weeks SHIFT: MON-FRI 7A-4P (Arrive 30 mins before
scheduled surgery to for set-up) 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. Health reserves the right to revise or change duties and
responsibilities as the need arises. Responsibilities: Meets
expectations of the applicable One 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. Operate
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and/or operation of total or
partial artificial heart console systems. 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:
Education/Skills Completion of an accredited perfusionist program
required. Experience 3 year of experience preferred. Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications BLS required (AHA only)
Perfusionist TX state licensure required. Board eligible or
certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
preferred. Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
TB_HC ZR Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former
Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning
full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500
companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and
Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have
direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit
our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in
Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston,
TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company Description Founded in 2002
by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an
award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with
Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in
Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and
have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please
visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our
offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ,
Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA
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