UPMC Procirca is looking for a full time Perfusionist to join their dedicated team at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, PA.
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.
Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on bonus, up to $30,000 (based on experience)!
This role will work mostly daylight shifts, with evenings/nights, and weekends as needed.
UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance required for some positions
- American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist OR Osteopathic Perfusionist OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)
