Perfusionist Certified Lead

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest hospitals in Michigan and a premier academic medical center made up of:

• U-M Health System
• University of Michigan Medical School and its University of Michigan Medical Group practice
• One of the nation’s largest biomedical research communities
• Michigan Health Corp. the legal entity that allows the Health System to enter into partnerships, affiliations, joint ventures and other business activities

In the thick of this excellence is our team of Perfusionists who are the heart of the operation at Michigan Medicine. As our department continues to grow, we invite you to grow with us! We participate in over 2000 surgical procedures each year. At Michigan Medicine, you will experience:

• The highest quality patient care by placing the needs of the patient first
• A culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect
• Encouragement to share your acquired expertise with your colleagues and customers, all while providing safer surgery and better outcomes for your patients
• Competitive benefits.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Mental and emotional health programs
• Life Insurance
• Legal Services Plan

Responsibilities*

In partnership with the Chief Perfusionist, ensures coverage of all clinical perfusion services daily to either the University Hospital (UH)/Cardiovascular Center (CVC) or Children’s and Women’s Hospital (CW). Provide leadership and direction to the Perfusionist team. Leads projects related to identified departmental metrics and participating in research programs. To assess, plan and implement the requirements needed for patient care treatment for cardiopulmonary bypass, mechanical circulatory support, hypothermic perfusion, respiratory assist or regional perfusion for adult and/or pediatrics cases. Adjust, monitor and troubleshoot equipment function to ensure patient safety. This position will spend approximately 20% of time performing and supporting administrative responsibilities and 80% of time will be spent performing Perfusionist work.

Directly Supporting Chief Perfusionist

• Support the Chief Perfusionist in the coordination of the work of the Perfusionist team including scheduling and cross coverage issues between the distinct areas.
• Plan, review, and assist with the administrative and operational activities of the Perfusion team including policy development and implementation, quality assurance projects, safety reporting and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide input to Chief Perfusionist regarding employee evaluations and bring matters of concern to the Chief Perfusionist for resolution.

Perfusion Supervision and Development

• Leads Perfusionists with collaboration of the Chief Perfusionist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care.
• Assist in the recruiting, interview, selection, and orientation process of new hires.
• Provide oversight for subclinical roles of staff Perfusionists, including VAD educator, Simulation Director, EMR administrator, Clinical Coordinator, Quality and Safety, Supply and Equipment maintenance, Protocol development.
• Promotes, facilitates, and educates Perfusionists on new practice changes, regulatory requirements, and organizational practice changes.
• Provide mentorship to students.

Application of Cardiovascular Perfusion Expertise

• Operate heart-lung machine to achieve total bypass, coronary perfusion, circulatory assist, partial bypass, hypothermic perfusion, respiratory assist or regional perfusion in adult and/or pediatric cases.
• Perform procedures utilizing the intra-aortic balloon pump, cell saver, ventricular assist devices and other equipment in adult and/or pediatric cases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Chief Perfusionist, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Anesthesia Faculty and Cardiac Surgery Faculty.
• Confer with surgeons to become acquainted with the nature of surgery and gather information to be used during set-up and for the extracorporeal procedures.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.

Patient Care

• Adjust, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Identify the needs of the patient regarding types of equipment, priming solution, and methodology in consultation with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree in health science field and graduate of an accredited Perfusion program
• Eight years post training Perfusionist experience
• At least one year of experience serving as a Mentor for a student
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) as recognized by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• Reasonable knowledge of anatomy, pathology, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, hematology, cardiology and surgery
• Experience in cardiopulmonary bypass equipment maintenance
• Strong commitment to contributing to a positive department culture
• Apply sound problem-solving methods associated with the equipment, surgery or patient’s condition
• On-Call commitment with a 30-minute response rate

Desired Qualifications*

• Master’s degree in Perfusion
• Familiarity with the use of Centrifugal Pumps, Ventricular Assist Devices, and ECMO
• Previous Perfusionist experience in a complex Academic Medical Center
• Knowledge of Adult and Pediatric clinical perfusion; experience or interest in pediatrics
• Knowledge of perfusion practices and equipment. Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be able to work unpredictable hours, rotating shifts and on-call schedule

Work Schedule

Full Time, 40hrs, with on-call

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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