Perfusionist IV

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for managing perfusion equipment and resources in conjunction with Information Technology (IT) and Clinical Technology, including but not limited to all operating room (OR), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist device (VAD) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices; guiding others in cleaning the perfusion equipment (e.g., heart-lung machine) cleaning and performing and documenting preventative maintenance; providing guidance to members of the Perfusion Team; facilitating perfusions and other staff annual reviews and trainings; developing new opportunities for cost savings and providing input on capital request needs of the perfusion service; reviewing staff work schedules and ensuring proper standby coverage; driving continuous quality improvement initiatives; ensuring maintenance of necessary staff documentation, clinical competency, and ongoing product and practice in-services related to clinical advancement of the perfusion department; maintaining organizational support to the department with regards to staffing needs, meeting agenda and topics, departmental huddles, student liaison processes, daily functions, and department operations; and partnering with senior colleagues to facilitate Operating Room (OR) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) operations by reviewing developed pars, monitoring supplies, and ensuring a reliable and steady account of consumables used by the perfusion department.

• Promotes learning in others by communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; builds relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Listens, responds to, seeks, and addresses performance feedback; provides actionable feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentors junior team members. Practices self-leadership; creates and executes plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; influences team members within assigned team or unit. Adapts to competing demands and new responsibilities; adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Models team collaboration within and across teams.


• Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promotes adherence to all procedures and policies. Partners internally and externally to make effective business decisions; determines and carries out processes and methodologies; solves complex problems; escalates high-priority issues or risks, as appropriate; monitors progress and results. Develops work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinates and delegates resources to accomplish organizational goals. Recognizes and capitalizes on improvement opportunities; evaluates recommendations made; influences the completion of project tasks by others.


• Contributes to clinical administration and improvement by: analyzing current workflows to improve coordination effectiveness with Medical Facility staff to schedule appointments with patients and provide access to the clinic or procedure area; aligning team efforts on developing quality assurance measures for treatment, such as the area of expertise as per department protocol, practices and policies, adheres to regulatory requirements and internal standards; and training staff on new or changing techniques in specialty areas and encouraging keeping informed of new products and protocols through membership in professional societies and/or attending professional seminars.


• Prepares patients for testing or treatment procedures by: serving as a resource for others to explain testing or treatment procedures to patient in order to improve their experience during the process and increase cooperation; leveraging advanced knowledge to provide resources to staff; guiding staff on safe and comfortable positioning of patient for testing and treatment; and providing feedback to team on applying testing or treatment equipment (e.g., recording electrodes) to patient procedures.


• Manages medical equipment by: troubleshooting medical equipment specific to the areas of specialty (e.g., diagnostic, therapeutic), policy, protocol, and job role.


• Handles patient medical information and records by: validating all findings from patients medical history and chart and monitoring coordination with surgeon or physician; developing systems of efficiency and management of patients related to area of expertise as per department protocol, practices and policies; and providing guidance to team documenting and reviewing the clinical conditions of patient to ensure results of testing and treatment are captured related to area of expertise as per department protocol, practices and policies.


• Assisting physicians with treatments and diagnostics by: performing maintenance on equipment, ordering supplies for physician, and ensuring a clean and sterile area as appropriate; and identifying and documenting issues regarding the accuracy and reliability of patient readings that deviate from normal or standard readings.


• Performs testing and monitoring of patients and equipment by: testing, analyzing, adjusting, and monitoring patients and providing feedback to care team based on recommendations according to treatment plan and area of specialty.


• Provides direct patient care by: validating output from specific equipment related to area of expertise; preparing complex machinery and patients for procedures related to equipment in area of expertise and observing all monitors and parameters for patient safety; and recording and reporting results from medical equipment specific to the areas of specialty (e.g., electroencephalogram [EEG], diagnostic, therapeutic) and other procedures as ordered by physicians to management.