Perfusionist, Procirca Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, York, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • York, PA

Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Procirca is looking for a full time Perfusionist to join their team supporting WellSpan Health - York Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.

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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.

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This role will work rotating shifts, both during the week and on the weekends.

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UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards hospital, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!

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  • Maintain proficiency with accessory equipment and procedures.
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  • 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.
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  • Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents under the supervision by the attending physicians.
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  • Perform equipment maintenance checklists as required.
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  • Support Procirca contractual obligations.
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  • Provide perfusion support for non-cardiac procedures such as: transplantation, chemoperfusion, ECMO, cardiac support devices, component therapy, and blood recovery.
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  • Assist in the evaluation of new equipment.
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  • If employed at UPMC facility, serve as instructor/supervisor to UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion
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  • Participate in on-call schedule per institutional policy.
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  • Safely conduct perfusion scope of practice.
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  • Make appropriate changes in therapy after consultation with the attending physician(s).
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  • Perform responsibilities outside the home-base hospital.
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  • Maintain equipment and supplies.
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  • Perform documentation associated with described responsibilities.
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  • If employed at UPMC facility, participate with coverage and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities.
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  • Able to travel 25% of the time.
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  • Support continuing education and research as required by the perfusionist's scope of practice.
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  • Instruct students, residents and others in new procedures and equipment.
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  • Participate as assigned with the ordering and maintenance of supplies..
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  • Participate with development and revision of: policy and procedure, performance improvement, quality management, and staff education.
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  • Assists other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks; and makes patient care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority.
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  • Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited school of cardiovascular perfusion or met Grandfather Clause of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and Licensing Board of US state where practicing.
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  • Bachelor's Degree required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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  • 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.
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  • Active licensure in US state where practicing required.
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  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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  • Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance required for some positions

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  • American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist
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  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist OR Osteopathic Perfusionist OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work from home, Shift work, Rotating shift, Weekend work,

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