What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perfusionist (Waukesha, WI) position at UPMC?
UPMC Procirca is looking for a full time Perfusionist to join their dedicated team at their Waukesha, Wisconsin site (ProHealth System)!
As assigned, a perfusionist performs, under the supervision of a licensed physician and according to prescribed procedures, those functions necessary for the support and treatment of the cardiopulmonary system of a patient. A perfusionist performs advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. . The work area is primarily the operating room but the possibility exists for working throughout the hospital.
This role will work primarily daylight shifts, with on-call nights/weekends. Rotating weekend shifts, every 3 weeks.
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Responsibilities:
- Perform equipment maintenance checklists as required.
- Make appropriate changes in therapy after consultation with the attending physician(s).
- Participate as assigned with the ordering and maintenance of supplies..
- Perform documentation associated with described responsibilities.
- Assist in the evaluation of new equipment.
- If employed at UPMC facility, serve as instructor/supervisor to UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion
- Instruct students, residents and others in new procedures and equipment.
- Participate in on-call schedule per institutional policy.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
- Support continuing education and research as required by the perfusionist's scope of practice.
- Support BioTronics, Inc. contractual obligations.
- Perform duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of UPMC including conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and positive attitude in work situations with patients, peers, medical staff, and visitors.
- Participate with development and revision of: policy and procedure, performance improvement, quality management, and staff education.
- Perform responsibilities outside the home-base hospital.
- Assists other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks; and makes patient care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority.
- Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents under the supervision by the attending physicians.
- Provide perfusion support for non-cardiac procedures such as: transplantation, chemoperfusion, ECMO, cardiac support devices, component therapy, and blood recovery.
- If employed at UPMC facility, participate with coverage and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities.
- Maintain proficiency with accessory equipment and procedures.
- Safely conduct perfusion scope of practice.