Director-Cardiac Perfusion

Primarily works in the cardiac surgery operating room to provide cardiopulmonary bypass support on adult and/orpediatric open-heart cases. Responsible for the operation of extra-corporeal circulation equipment during surgicaland medical situations primarily cardiopulmonary bypass related procedures. Responsible for appropriate selection ofequipment and techniques to be used and to ensure the safe management of physiologic functions. Followsestablishedperfusionprotocolsrelatingtopatientdemographicssurgicalprocedureandsituation.

Responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of patient care including personnel and operationalactivities on a 24-hour unit. Develop and maintain care delivery systems and a team to meet patient care needs.Establish a plan for the delivery of quality care in Perfusion Services including development of perfusion clinical procedure guidelines policiesandparticipationinresearchefforts.

Responsible for competency assessment system forstaffandcoordinationofongoingtrainingforPerfusionists.Maintain an active role with the capital equipment process. Ensurecompliancewithregulatoryrequirements. Contributes to the professional image of Cardiac Surgery by promoting clinical research and teaching andimplementation of new techniques and equipment.

Bachelors degree required; supplemented with three (3) years of related perfusion experience. Graduate of a Perfusion Technology Program accredited by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Minimum of two years management experience required. Familiarity with the use of Centrifugal Pumps Ventricular Assist Devices and ECMOKN1.

Familiarity with the use of Centrifugal Pumps Ventricular Assist Devices and ECMO.

Knowledge of Pediatric and Adult clinical perfusion. Knowledge of perfusion practices and equipment. Knowledge of surgical procedures and terminology.

Knowledge of organ procurement systems (e.g. OCS NRP)

Demonstrated strong leadership ability.

Strong interpersonal/human relations skills. Ability to work under stressful situations.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

AbilitytobetoworkunpredictablehoursrotatingshiftsandOn-callschedule

Certificationbythe AmericanBoardofCardiovascularPerfusionrequired.