Chief Perfusionist

Job Description:
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. The Perfusionist Supervisor provides oversight of the daily operations of the unit/department. This includes the implementation of programs, staffing and personnel issues, fiscal monitoring, and provides input to the Director regarding policies, procedures, systems and operating budgets. This position also prepares the patient care environment and circulatory assistance/monitoring equipment, performs duties to protocol for safe intraoperative use of all circulatory assist and monitoring equipment, assists with the care of ICU patients requiring circulatory assist equipment, and maintains equipment maintenance inventory. The Perfusionist Supervisor is also responsible for human resource management of direct reports including performance reviews, competency assessment and time attendance reviews. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, coworkers and others.
Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health science related field

Graduate of an accredited cardiopulmonary perfusion training program

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Board Certified according to the American Board of Perfusion Guidelines

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Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Health Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance

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Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Essentia Health is accredited as a level 3 Accountable Care Organization, the highest level of certification possible, by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0630
Shift End Time
1500
Pay Range
$177819 - $266718 / year

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Weekends
yes
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
Yes

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.