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Job Summary
The CHOP perfusion team was recently awarded the AmSECT Pillar of Excellence award. With patient outcomes that are among the best in the world, the CHOP Cardiac Center is a growing program. At CHOP more than 1000 cardiothoracic surgeries are performed annually including 550-600 open heart procedures.
The Perfusion team has a role in the heart failure and mechanical support programs as well as cardiac ECMO. The Perfusion team of 8 pediatric perfusionists is adding a 9th position to support the N+1 staffing model and to continue to promote work life integration.
The Cardiovascular Perfusionist is responsible for the safe set-up and operation of all types of extracorporeal circulation, including long-term ECMO and ventricular assist devices. In addition, the Cardiovascular Perfusionist should be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of Autologous Blood Salvaging and Point Of Care Testing. He/she should be familiar with all supplies and equipment utilized by the department. Together with the Chief Perfusionist, he/she should maintain all supplies and equipment on an ongoing basis. The Cardiovascular Perfusionist should also serve as a source of information for the other medical departments and continuously try to improve the services of the department.
Job Responsibilities
In partnership with the Chief Perfusionist and other team members, provides all types of extracorporeal circulation throughout the hospital. The Perfusion Department should provide 24 hours-7 days a week departmental availability and rapid response for initiation of extracorporeal support and related concerns. Set-up of perfusion circuits for ECMO, ventricular assistance, and full cardiopulmonary bypass perfusion should be available for clinical use within 45 minutes of the physicians order, 90% of the time.
Communication/Teamwork
Establishes a good working relationship with all team members and works together to provide quality patient care. As a team, evaluates all perfusion services related to clinical protocols, policies and procedures on an annual basis and ensures the standardization of perfusion circuit assembly for intra-operative cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiac support and ventricular assist devices.
In collaboration with the Biomedical Engineering Department, ensures appropriate maintenance and safety standards are performed on all perfusion care technology and equipment.
Technical Excellence
Provides expert pediatric perfusion skills for all size patients undergoing full cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO, and ventricular assistance in the cardiac intensive care unit or operating room. Follows established protocols and uses standardized methods when providing this patient care.
Education
Stays up-to-date on current devices and perfusion practices through professional meetings and journals and is dedicated to learning and instituting the perfusion procedures and policies as determined by the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Chief Perfusionist.
Provides professional assistance, guidance, and technical consultation to physician, nursing and other professional staff to assist in continual improvement of quality of patient care.
Required Education, Licenses, Experience
- Temporary or Permanent Perfusionist license in the state of Pennsylvania
- Graduation from an accredited school of perfusion (must provide copy of diploma/transcripts as proof of academic achievement)
Preferred Education, License, Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Perfusion or related science
- Specific experience in pediatric surgery and ECMO is desired
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CHOP also requires all workforce members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons.
Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.
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