Job Description

Job Title: Perfusionist (Mercy Hospital - Buffalo, NY)
Job ID: 737240906
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours:
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Community Provider Svcs
Department: BIO- Administration
Location: 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo NY 14220

Description

Procirca is actively recruiting a Staff Perfusionist to join the team, including the Director of Perfusion, three staff perfusionists, and one perfusion assistant. The 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 system. In addition, the individual will participate in a rotating on-call schedule shared equally amongst the five perfusionists.

Catholic Health System – Mercy Hospital is the regional leader in cardiac surgery and valve repair. Their team of experienced cardiac and vascular surgeons are focused on providing compassionate and personalized care in a cooperative and cohesive manner. 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 80 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

American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Automotive Insurance

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist OR Osteopathic Perfusionist OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

Driver's License

Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Salary Range: $47.19 to $80.14 / hour

Union Position: No

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