Job Description Summary
The System Chief Perfusionist (SCP)reports to the Heart and Vascular ICCE System Administrative Officer [SAO]. Under general supervision, the Chief The System Chief Perfusionist (SCP) reports to the Associate Chief Operating Officer for Perioperative Services. The SCP will work in close collaboration with, and in alignment to, Heart and Vascular ICCE strategies to ensure program goals, quality standards, and growth initiatives are cohesive across the enterprise.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Cost Center
CC004051 CHS - Charleston CEO

Pay Rate Type
Salary

Pay Grade
Health-38

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

The System Chief Perfusionist (SCP) reports to the Associate Chief Operating Officer for Perioperative Services. The SCP will work in close collaboration with, and in alignment to, Heart and Vascular ICCE strategies to ensure program goals, quality standards, and growth initiatives are cohesive across the enterprise.

Under general supervision, the SCP is responsible for the management, oversight, and coordination of perfusion services and patient care activities, including personnel management and fiscal operations, for the MUSC Charleston Adult and Pediatric Perfusion teams. The SCP will implement standardized protocols and workflows and oversee quality metrics and patient safety activities at all MUSC Health Regional Health Network (RHN) sites where perfusion services are performed. This includes establishing a Perfusion System QAPI that encompasses all RHN sites.

The SCP will oversee the activities of the two Charleston perfusion managers (Adult and Pediatric). These managers-collaborating with and under the oversight and ultimate decision-making authority of the SCP-will have direct responsibility for management of the perfusion teams. This includes managing staff call and work schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage for both pediatric and adult populations; establishing a regular cadence of staff meetings; ensuring timely communication to all team members; developing unit-based goals including quality metrics; and completing annual staff evaluations and feedback to support staff development.

This role will work collaboratively with the Medical Directors of Adult and Pediatric Perfusion; Heart & Vascular ICCE; Children and Women ICCE; the Perioperative Business Director; and the Associate Chief Perioperative Officer to develop and implement one-, three-, and five-year strategic plans (program growth, quality, labor resources, capital planning, EMR integration, etc.) for MUSC Charleston and Health System-affiliated RHN sites. In doing so, the SCP will ensure that plans remain aligned with Heart and Vascular ICCE strategic priorities and clinical standards.

The SCP is expected to engage with other programs to advance the goal of forming a statewide cardiac surgery collaborative. The SCP will serve as clinical call back-up as needed and will represent the department and hospital on internal and external committees.

Additional Job Description

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications) :

Bachelor of Science degree in Perfusion Technology or Bachelor of Science degree with a certificate in Perfusion Technology from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program with a minimum of seven (7) years of work experience as a perfusionist. Management experience preferred. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required. Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red

Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent); Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent); Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent); Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent); Ability to work indoors. (Continuous); Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent); Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent); Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent); Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent); Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent);

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent); Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous); Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous); Ability to fully use both legs.

(Continuous); Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent); Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous); Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent); Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches

unassisted. (Infrequent); Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent); Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous); Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous); Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous); Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous); Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous); Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous); Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous); Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous); Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Frequent);*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions);*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Position) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)*

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