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Penn Medicine
Perfusionist - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's Department of Perfusion is seeking a Perfusionist.
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:
Please apply if you possess these qualifications:
- 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) or eligible to take the ABCP exams required
- Effective verbal and written communication skills required
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