Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist jobs in Meriden, CT

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Job Title:SP - Clinical Perfusionist

Department:Perfusion Services

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.1

Shiftvaries

Search #:2020-991

Closing Date:

Recruiter:Rucker, Pamela S.

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This position is covered by the UHP BargainingUnit; click here to review the current UHP Contract.

This position is in salary group UHP-22; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan.

At UConn Health, patient experience and innovative healthcare is paramount.  UConn John Dempsey Hospital is the only hospital in the Farmington Valley awarded an “A” patient safety rating by The Leapfrog Group. This Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading patient safety experts. If you are a Clinical Perfusionist with a passion for delivering best-in-class patient experience, we are looking for you!

 

********** 2 PER DIEM CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE**********

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision from the physician in charge or an employee of higher grade.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead lower level as appropriate.  

Schedule: As needed 24/7 - required to travel to (3) clinical sites, JDH, CCMC and Waterbury Hospital  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Reviews patient’s history, consults with surgeon or physician, and obtains necessary information to set up and operate heart-lung machine and related equipment

Prepares and tests equipment to ensure proper functioning.

As prescribed by physician and under physician’s direction, administers some types of anesthesia and medications via the extracorporeal circuit

Monitors and observes patient’s physiological variables such as blood temperature, blood composition and flow rate, and adjusts equipment to maintain normal body functions; takes corrective action when abnormal situations arise, and keeps surgeon and anesthesiologist fully informed about patient’s condition at all times

Documents and reviews data as determined by perfusion protocols or surgical team/hospital protocols;

Operates other mechanical devices to assist in the conversion of blood and blood products during surgery; provides extended long-term support of patient’s circulation outside of the operating room

Cleans, adjusts, and maintains equipment in proper functioning condition at all times

Purchases supplies and equipment; participates in quality assurance measures and implements these measures

Trains other staff as assigned;

May participate in research; keeps knowledge current with related data/technological advances that relates to the field

Performs other related duties.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

In-depth knowledge of extracorporeal equipment

Knowledge of basic science with strong background in biology and chemistry

Knowledge of principles of laboratory analysis

Knowledge of biomedical engineering

Knowledge of relevant State, Federal or accreditation agencies laws, regulations and guidelines

Knowledge of the ethical professional conduct of clinical perfusionist

Knowledge of patient safety guidelines

Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)

Demonstrated competency in dealing with all age groups

Ability to work as a team member; ability to work under stressful conditions.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience. Graduation from accredited cardiovascular perfusion program and a two-year science degree or graduation from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion program and two (2) years experience in an allied health field.  

Special Experience:

Certification or eligible by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP).

Must have and maintain CT State Perfusionist license.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, chemicals and explosive gases. Environment is climate controlled.

 

Hourly Salary: $150.00

 

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. 

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