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Job Title:SP - Clinical Perfusionist PER DIEM
Department:83001-Perfusion Services
Location:Farmington
FTE%:0.1
ShiftRotating
Search #:2024-1197
Closing Date:
Recruiter:Rucker, Pamela S.
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!
********** PER DIEM CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST POSITION 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 - ROTATING START TIMES
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, On Call $22.00
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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