Description
Catholic Health System – Mercy Hospital is the regional leader in cardiac surgery. Our team of experienced surgeons and perfusionists are focused on providing excellent patient care while maintaining a quality work life balance. We strive to create a strong work environment and a complete team approach to improve our patient outcomes. Current case volumes include 550-600 cardiac, 30 ECMO, and other blood management related procedures. ECMO coverage is provided using a hybrid model of nurses and perfusionists.
Employment is with UPMC Procirca, a perfusion services provider that is internationally recognized for clinical expertise, simulation, and perfusion education. Come join our team of over 90 perfusionists, blood management specialists, and physician experts.
The position offers
compensation that meets current market rates
Responsibilities:
- Maintain proficiency with accessory equipment and procedures.
- 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.
- Administer medications, blood components, and
anesthetic agents under the supervision by the attending physicians.
- Perform equipment maintenance checklists as required.
- Support Procirca contractual obligations.
- Provide perfusion support for non-cardiac procedures
such as: transplantation, chemoperfusion, ECMO, cardiac support devices,
component therapy, and blood recovery.
- Assist in the evaluation of new equipment.
- If employed at UPMC facility, serve as
instructor/supervisor to UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion
- Participate in on-call schedule per institutional
policy.
- Safely conduct perfusion scope of practice.
- Make appropriate changes in therapy after consultation
with the attending physician(s).
- Perform responsibilities outside the home-base
hospital.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
- Perform documentation associated with described
responsibilities.
- If employed at UPMC facility, participate with coverage
and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities.
- Able to travel 25% of the time.
- Support continuing education and research as required
by the perfusionist's scope of practice.
- Instruct students, residents and others in new
procedures and equipment.
- Participate as assigned with the ordering and
maintenance of supplies..
- Participate with development and revision of: policy
and procedure, performance improvement, quality management, and staff
education.
- Assists other staff members and hospital personnel in
completion of needed tasks; and makes patient care and/or
interdepartmental service the number one priority.
Qualifications
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.
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.Active licensure in US state where practicing required.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Total Rewards
More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC’s Total Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life &emdash; because we believe that you’re at your best when receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial, and more.
Our Values
At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
