Perfusionist - FT - Einstein Hospital

About the Role

The primary function of the Staff Perfusionist is the safe operation and management of extracorporeal circulation equipment (heart/lung machine, veno-venous bypass, ventricular assist devices, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation) during any medical or surgical procedure where it is necessary to support or replace the patient’s cardiopulmonary/circulatory function (e.g., open-heart surgery, liver transplantation).

The Staff Perfusionist is also responsible for the set-up, delivery, management, maintenance, and operation of other relevant ancillary services, devices, and equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, autologous blood recovery systems, ventricular assist devices (VAD), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and point-of-care (POC) laboratory testing equipment.

This position requires providing service for adults (18–64 years), older adults (65 years and older), and the frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. After-hours, weekend, and holiday call is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage extracorporeal circulation equipment during medical or surgical procedures.
• Set up, deliver, manage, maintain, and operate ancillary devices and equipment.
• Provide perfusion services for a diverse patient population, including adults and the elderly.
• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and holiday call rotations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Perfusion School (unless perfusion career began prior to April 15, 1981).
• At least 2 years of college (60 credits) with an emphasis in science.
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, or certification-eligible with specific timelines for passing the exam:
  • New graduates must pass both the written and clinical simulation portions of the certification exam within 1 year of employment.
  • Board-eligible candidates who have not yet taken the exam or have taken it fewer than three times without passing must pass within 2 years of employment.
  • Candidates who have taken the exam three or more times without passing will not be considered.
• Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine (renewed biannually).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred (healthcare field preferred).
• New graduates and experienced perfusionists will be considered.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental insurance, life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University (after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service).
• Voluntary benefits, including group rates on insurance and discounts.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (e.g., per diem, adjunct faculty, Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, including after-hours, weekends, and holiday call.

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