Perfusionist, UPMC Pinnacle (Harrisburg)

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Procirca is seeking a full-time Perfusionist to join its team at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Under the supervision of a licensed physician and according to prescribed procedures, the perfusionist performs functions necessary to support and treat a patient’s cardiopulmonary system. The role involves advanced technical work in selecting, preparing, operating, and maintaining the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. Work is primarily in the operating room, with the possibility of working elsewhere in the hospital. The position works mostly daylight shifts, with evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, participates in an on-call schedule, and requires travel 25% of the time. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000, based on experience.

Requirements

Graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited school of cardiovascular perfusion, or qualification under the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Grandfather Clause and the licensing board of the U.S. state where practicing.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Certified or certification-eligible under American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion guidelines; certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion is required within 24 months of hire.
Active licensure in the U.S. state where practicing.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for some positions.
One of the listed credentials or permits: American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist; Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist, Osteopathic Perfusionist, or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP).

Responsibilities

Maintain proficiency with accessory equipment and procedures.
Perform duties in accordance with UPMC’s philosophy and standards, showing courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward patients, peers, medical staff, and visitors.
Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents under the supervision of attending physicians.
Complete required equipment maintenance checklists.
Support Procirca contractual obligations.
Provide perfusion support for non-cardiac procedures, including transplantation, chemoperfusion, ECMO, cardiac support devices, component therapy, and blood recovery.
Assist in evaluating new equipment.
When employed at a UPMC facility, serve as an instructor or supervisor to the UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
Participate in the on-call schedule according to institutional policy.
Safely perform duties within the perfusion scope of practice.
Make appropriate changes in therapy after consulting with attending physician(s).
Perform responsibilities outside the home-base hospital.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Document work associated with the described responsibilities.
When employed at a UPMC facility, participate in coverage and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities.
Travel 25% of the time.
Support continuing education and research as required by the perfusionist’s scope of practice.
Instruct students, residents, and others in new procedures and equipment.
Participate as assigned in ordering and maintaining supplies.
Participate in developing and revising policies and procedures, performance improvement, quality management, and staff education.
Assist staff members and hospital personnel with needed tasks, prioritizing patient care and interdepartmental service.