Chief Perfusionist
- Req Number: 25024
- Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room
- Job Type: Full Time
- Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue
- City, State: Ashland, KY
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JOB SUMMARY
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Responsible for the oversight and coordination of patient care, including clinical and operational activities, personnel, strategic planning and fiscal activities for Perfusion Services. Develops and maintains care delivery systems and a team to meet patient care needs 24 hours a day across. Represents the interests of Perfusion Services on clinical and operational committees. Functions with the policies and procedures of KDHS and within the legal framework of the state.
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DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
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Manages and directs a team of Cardiothoracic Perfusionists in the delivery of care
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Analyzes daily case loads and assigns staff appropriately
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Acts as liaison with surgical, medical and clinical staff
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Establishes long- and short-term goals for the perfusion department
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Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations related to perfusion techniques and service
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Supervises and trains members of the perfusion team in newer techniques and emergency procedures
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Develops and implements quality guidelines, monitors adherence and corrects deficiencies
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With the advice of the attending surgeon, schedules and prepares patients for surgical procedures and manages the care of patients with cardiac problems requiring open-heart surgery
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Maintains physiological integrity of patient while on by-pass, i.e., hemodynamics, fluid, and electrolyte balance
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Monitors and records all parameters during by-pass to include: flow rates, perfusion pressure, blood gasses, electrolytes, urinary output and body temperature
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Maintains all equipment used for extracorporeal circulation and related support devices
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Evaluates new procedures and equipment to maintain full clinical performance and determines cost effectiveness and feasibility of use
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Reports malfunctioning or defective equipment and arranges for maintenance and repair
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Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment
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Keeps records on open-heart cases and other activities and prepares required reports
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Delegates appropriate responsibilities to develop management and teaching potential of each team member
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Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments
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May perform other duties, as needed
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EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum requirement:
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Completion of an accredited perfusion training program.
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Bachelor of Science degree if candidate has significant Chief or leadership experience at like organization.
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Preferred qualifications:
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Five (5) years' experience as a Perfusionist.
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Master's degree
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Completion of UKKD LEAD Academy.
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Constantly works near moving mechanical parts
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Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.
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Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
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Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
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Frequently required to walk and move about.
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Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
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Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
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Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
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Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
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Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
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Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.
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