Chief Perfusionist - Jefferson Health

Chief Perfusionist

The primary function of the Chief Perfusionist is the safe operation and management of extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical or surgical procedure where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory function. In addition, the Chief Perfusionist is responsible for the set-up, delivery, management, maintenance, and operation of other relevant ancillary services, devices, and equipment. Weekly and monthly reports will be prepared and distributed as needed for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The Chief Perfusionist is responsible for providing his/her staff with daily work assignments, and on-call schedules. Requests for vacation, conference and personal time must be approved and coordinated by the Chief Perfusionist to minimize the impact on the open-heart program. This position requires providing service for adults, older adults, and the frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Education/Training/Experience: Bachelors Degree in Science preferred. A minimum of four (4) years experience as a clinical perfusionist is required. The Chief Perfusionist must be a graduate of an accredited Perfusion School, unless they began their perfusion career prior to April 15, 1981. If they started their Perfusion career before April 15, 1981, it is strongly preferred that they have a Bachelor's Degree in Science.

Licenses/Certifications: The Chief Perfusionist is required to be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to be Certified (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Physical Demand Analysis: Physical Requirements: Frequently lifts (up to 50 pounds), pulls, pushes, and moves various weights (patients and equipment). Must be able to withstand extended periods of walking and standing. Requires manual dexterity for operating equipment and supplies. Requires stamina for on-call coverage. Requires dexterity and fine motor skills for handling instruments and small items.

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.