Perfusionist - Full Time - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Perfusionist to join the Department of Perfusion and work alongside some of the best medical providers in Philadelphia.
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Perfusion Director, responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Providing patient care within the scope of practice of perfusion services
- Performing clinical duties which include Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping (IABP), Autologous Blood Processing, Cardiopulmonary Support (CPS), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), Rapid Infusion, Hemoconcentration/ Ultrafiltration, Coagulation Monitoring, Blood Gas Analysis, Isolated Limb Perfusion, and Veno-Veno Bypass
- Providing safe, clinical perfusion care and providing perfusion practices within the department to meet The Joint Commission, State Health Department and other regulatory agency standards
- Working collaboratively with other disciplines in ensuring comprehensive patient care
- Evaluating new techniques and, if approved, assisting with implementation of new clinical programs
- Evaluating new equipment for clinical applications
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Perfusion required or Bachelors degree in a science related field and Certificate of completion from an accredited Perfusion program required
- PA State Licensed and certification as a perfusionist by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)required or eligible to take the ABCP exams(required
- Effective verbal and written communication skills required