Perfusionist (Waukesha, WI)

About the role

As assigned, a perfusionist performs, under the supervision of a licensed physician and according to prescribed procedures, those functions necessary for the support and treatment of the cardiopulmonary system of a patient. A perfusionist performs advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. The work area is primarily the operating room but the possibility exists for working throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance checklists as required.
• Make appropriate changes in therapy after consultation with the attending physician(s).
• Participate as assigned with the ordering and maintenance of supplies.
• Perform documentation associated with described responsibilities.
• Assist in the evaluation of new equipment.
• If employed at UPMC facility, serve as instructor/supervisor to UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Instruct students, residents and others in new procedures and equipment.
• Participate in on-call schedule per institutional policy.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Support continuing education and research as required by the perfusionist's scope of practice.
• Support BioTronics, Inc. contractual obligations.
• Perform duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of UPMC including conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and positive attitude in work situations with patients, peers, medical staff, and visitors.
• Participate with development and revision of: policy and procedure, performance improvement, quality management, and staff education.
• Perform responsibilities outside the home-base hospital.
• Assists other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks; and makes patient care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority.
• Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents under the supervision by the attending physicians.
• Provide perfusion support for non-cardiac procedures such as: transplantation, chemoperfusion, ECMO, cardiac support devices, component therapy, and blood recovery.
• If employed at UPMC facility, participate with coverage and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities.
• Maintain proficiency with accessory equipment and procedures.
• Safely conduct perfusion scope of practice.

Requirements

• Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited school of cardiovascular perfusion or met Grandfather Clause of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and Pennsylvania Licensing Board.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Certified or certification-eligible as per guidelines of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within 24 months of hire date.
• Wisconsin Licensure.
• American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist.
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