Job Details

Primary Function:
The primary function of the Chief 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 (open-heart surgery, liver transplantation, etc.) as well as supervising staff perfusionists charged with the same responsibility. In addition, the Chief Perfusionist is responsible for the set-up, delivery, management, maintenance, and operation of other relevant ancillary services, devices, and equipment.

The Chief Perfusionist is responsible for maintaining a database of open-heart surgical procedures, liver transplants and other procedures in which extracorporeal devices are used by the perfusion staff. Weekly and monthly reports will be prepared and distributed as needed for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

The Chief Perfusionist is responsible for providing his/her staff with daily work assignments, and on-call schedules. Requests for vacation, conference and personal time must be approved and coordinated by the Chief Perfusionist to minimize the impact on the open-heart program.

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

Job Description

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Licenses/Certifications: 

The Chief Perfusionist is required to be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to be Certified (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

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Physical Demand Analysis:

Physical Requirements:  Frequently lifts (up to 50 pounds), pulls, pushes, and moves various weights (patients and equipment).  Must be able to withstand extended periods of walking and standing.  Requires manual dexterity for operating equipment and supplies.  Requires stamina for on-call coverage.  Requires dexterity and fine motor skills for handling instruments and small items.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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