Staff Perfusionist Lead

• Acts as primary point of contact for clinical staff regarding questions and concerns involving patients for general or specific purposes.
• Participates in quality assurance measures and when needed technical instruction for clinical procedures.
• Assists System Chief Perfusionist in the onboarding of new Perfusionist and Perfusionist Assistant staff including, but not limited to, their orientation and professional development, monitoring progression to independence following appropriate training, and determination if further training may be required.
• Assists System Chief Perfusionist in coordinating activities of Perfusion staff including, but not limited to, schedules, daily responsibilities, continuing medical education, and other duties as assigned by the System Chief Perfusionist , Associate Vice President and Vice President.
• Assists System Chief Perfusionist in the ongoing development of goals and objectives for the Perfusion staff, both individually and collectively.
• Assists the System Chief Perfusionist in coordinating and directing in-service teaching programs on perfusion and related technologies.
• Assists the System Chief Perfusionist in coordinating collection and analysis of data for studies, projects, and clinical monitoring, etc.
• Assists with interviewing perfusion candidates.
• Assists System Chief Perfusionist in monitoring the daily schedule of activities to ensure objectives are met.
• Assists System Chief Perfusionist and operational leadership in assuring appropriate utilization of perfusion staff.
• Maintains clinical practice skills and patient care duties.
• Performs the duties of a staff perfusionist; assists in preparing the operating room for surgery relative to perfusion services; handles and disposes of contaminated materials and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent spread of infection; assists with care and selection of perfusion equipment in the operating room; cleans equipment; maintains patient records on perfusion services; operates blood salvaging equipment; performs plasmapheresis procedures where necessary; utilizes coagulation monitors to aid in the diagnosis of abnormal coagulation conditions.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.