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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
Education/Training/Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Science preferred. A minimum of four (4) years experience as a clinical perfusionist is required. The Chief Perfusionist must be a graduate of an accredited Perfusion School, unless they began their perfusion career prior to April 15, 1981. If they started their Perfusion career before April 15, 1981, it is strongly preferred that they have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
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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
RegularEmployee Entity
Albert Einstein Medical CenterPrimary Location Address
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
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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