Clinical Perfusionist

Job Detail

• Job Title:

  Clinical Perfusionist

• Department:

  83001-Perfusion Services

• Location:

  Farmington

• FTE%:

  1

• Shift

• Search #:

  2025-1167

• Closing Date:

  04/28/2025

• Recruiter:

  O'Donnell, Lorin E.

Additional Links:

• This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits.
• This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; 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

Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add a Clinical Perfusionist our Perfusion Services team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you.

PURPOSE OF CLASS:

At UConn Health, this classification is responsible for the selection, setup and operation of circulation equipment during any medical situation when it is necessary to temporarily and artificially replace the patient's cardiopulmonary/circulatory functions. Duties are performed upon prescription of a physician and in accordance with hospital policies and safety guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

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

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead lower level as appropriate.

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 test 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 medical devises 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 as assigned.

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 (oral and written);

• Demonstrated competency in dealing with all age groups;

• Ability to work as a team member and under stressful conditions.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

General Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited cardiovascular perfusion program and a two (2) 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.

SCHEDULE: 8-10-hour rotating shift with holidays, weekends and on call.

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.