Perfusionist at HUP

Perfusionist at HUP

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Summary:

• Works with the Director of Perfusion to provide patient care within the scope of practice of the perfusion service; accountable for ensuring that perfusion clinical practice, and perfusion technical and clinical education and perfusion research are conducted with UPHS standards. Assists with evaluation of equipment and techniques for implementation into clinical practice. Works with Director of Perfusion to meet the human and material needs of the department and institution, on a short- and long-term basis. Serves as a resource for perfusion information. Assists with management of HR and QI functions within department. Must be available to work variable hours and shifts to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be available to take call as assigned. Physical response time to hospital should be within 30 mins. Ability to cover clinical duties within UPHS, to meet staffing requirements. Must be mentally alert. Required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel and crouch. Must be able to lift, pull or push 50lbs or more. Hearing must be normal, with or without vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Vision must be normal with or without correction. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Performs clinical duties to include Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping (IABP), Autologous Blood Processing, Cardiopulmonary Support (CPS), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), Rapid Infusion, Hemoconcentration/Ultrafiltration, Coagulation Monitoring, Blood Gas Analysis, Isolated Limb Perfusion, Veno-Veno Bypass. In conjunction with Director of Perfusion, is responsible for providing safe clinical perfusion care, including staff scheduling. Assists with development and revision of HUP and UPHS perfusion department policies and procedures in accordance with perfusion patient care standards, changes in patient population as well as external standards. Provides perfusion practices within department to meet JCAHO, State Health Department and other regulatory standards. Assists with development and maintenance of a Quality Improvement program for HUP and UPHS perfusion departments. Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient care. Evaluates new techniques and, if approved, assists with implementation of new clinical programs. Evaluates new equipment for clinical applications. Assists with monitoring of capital equipment and disposable inventory levels and ensures appropriate availability for all clinical procedures. Personnel: Assists Director of Perfusion with recruitment of Perfusionists, and Perfusion Assistants/Clinical Technicians. Assists with development of programs that enhance the clinical decision making, perfusion care delivery, and professional growth of staff within the department. Maintains all departmental and UPHS standards regarding perfusion practices and professional conduct. Maintains consistent, fair interpretation and enforcement of HUP and UPHS policies. Acts as a resource person for HUP employees and students assigned to HUP. Assists and guides fellow Perfusionists toward attainment of HUP and UPHS goals. Quality Management: Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical programs. Ensures the provision of quality perfusion patient care consistent with the institutional mission and within budgetary constraints. Assists Director of Perfusion with departmental purchasing of supplies and equipment, as required. Education Fosters an environment that promotes learning and effective problem solving. Participates in orientation of new perfusionists, hospital clinical staff, as well as students. Contributes to educational programs at the graduate/undergraduate and CE level. Assists with clinical preceptor program to graduate students and fellows. Research: Assists with ongoing evaluation of perfusion practices within the department. Fosters a climate conducive to clinical perfusion research. Participates in clinical perfusion and surgical research. Assists with the development and/or modification of forms for charting and/or record keeping that are unique to the Perfusion Department. Works with the Director of Perfusion and colleagues in design and development of perfusion documentation systems and their components. Makes periodic clinical reports, both written and verbal.

Credentials:

• Perfusionist (Required)
• Certified C Perfusionist (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Other (Required)
• Education Specialization: Must be a graduate of an accredited perfusion program Equivalent Experience:
• Bachelor of Arts or Science
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:

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