Perfusionist - FT - TJUH, Abington and Torresdale

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The primary function of the Staff 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.). In addition, the Staff Perfusionist is responsible for the set-up, delivery, management, maintenance, and operation of other relevant ancillary services, devices, and equipment. 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.

Requirements

• Must be graduates 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, they must have 2 years of college (60 credits) with an emphasis in science.
• Staff Perfusionists are required to be licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine or the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and renewed on a biannual basis.
• Staff Perfusionists are required to be Certified (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Or Certification Eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ACP).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities

• safe operation and management of extracorporeal circulation equipment (heart/lung machine, veno-venous bypass, ventricular assist devices, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation)
• responsible for the set-up, delivery, management, maintenance, and operation of other relevant ancillary services, devices, and equipment

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees