Physician / Pediatrics / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Pediatric Cardiac Perfusionist Job
Company: Palm Health Resources
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring an experienced pediatric cardiac perfusionist in
BEAUTIFUL Houston, Texas! Strong teamwork, great benefits - very
complex cases with high numbers of neonates, a very strong
perfusion team that supports one another, great surgeons and OR
Team! Work in a high volume center, performing a high percentage of
neonatal surgeries, innovative bi-ventricular recruitment
strategies as well as minimally invasive heart repairs. You will be
responsible for the operation of the heart-lung machine during
surgery and the operation of special mechanical devises to assist
in the conversion of blood and blood products during surgery. The
position includes a base salary, but also provides for payment on
any overtime and on-call work as well. The position is classified
as exempt, but offers special compensation for extra hours.
Position Key Accountabilities: Monitors the altered circulatory
process closely, taking appropriate action when abnormal situations
arise and keeps both the surgeon and anesthesiologist fully
informed. Provides extended, long-term support of the patients
circulation outside the operating room environment. Ensures the
sterility and integrity of packaging of disposable equipment used
as well as the correct setup and breakdown of all equipment
disposable and non-disposable, sterile and non-sterile. Provides
adequate and proper perfusion to the patient during surgery.
Maintains and regulates the blood temperature to the patient during
surgery. Monitors and checks blood gasses during surgery. Provides
complete myocardial protection required during surgery; including
providing blood or Crystalloid Cardioplegia delivery at proper
temperature and proper pressure, whether antegrade or retrograde.
Delivery. Records all relevant perfusion information during surgery
and maintains the records after surgery. Provides and operates
cardiac-assist devices in the weaning and termination phases of
surgery. Provides set-up, priming, and initiation of Extra Cororeal
Membrane Oxygenation as well as troubleshoot ECMO circuit problems.
Performs equity quality controls for control/preventive
maintenance, related documentation and reporting to Hermann
Hospital. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies. May assist
the Director with training staff. May assist the Director with
research activities. Certification/Skills: Certified by the
American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Licensed Perfusionist
by the State of Texas Department of State Health Services. Minimum
Education: Bachelors Degree and completion of an accredited
Perfusionist Technology program. Compensation depends upon
Experience! Compensation Range 152 000 with additional compensation
for OT and weekend/night coverage! (This compensation is for
Pediatric Perfusionist with at least 5 years of perfusion
experience and 3 of those years in a pediatric program). Plus
additional monies! Comprehensive Benefits; Health, Dental, Vision,
Matching 403, Pension Plan, CME Monies and MUCH MORE!
Keywords: Palm Health Resources, Houston , Physician / Pediatrics / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Pediatric Cardiac Perfusionist Job, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
