UPMC Procirca is looking for a full time Perfusionist to join their dedicated team at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, PA. As assigned, a perfusionist performs, under the supervision of a licensed physician and according to prescribed procedures, those functions necessary for the support and treatment of the cardiopulmonary system of a patient. A perfusionist performs advanced technical work in the selection, preparation, operation, and maintenance of the heart/lung machine and accessory equipment. . The work area is primarily the operating room but the possibility exists for working throughout the hospital. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on bonus, up to $30,000 (based on experience)! This role will work mostly daylight shifts, with evenings/nights, and weekends as needed. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

+ Maintain proficiency with accessory equipment and procedures. + Perform duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of UPMC including conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm, and positive attitude in work situations with patients, peers, medical staff, and visitors. + Administer medications, blood components, and anesthetic agents under the supervision by the attending physicians. + Perform equipment maintenance checklists as required. + Support Procirca contractual obligations. + Provide perfusion support for non-cardiac procedures such as: transplantation, chemoperfusion, ECMO, cardiac support devices, component therapy, and blood recovery. + Assist in the evaluation of new equipment. + If employed at UPMC facility, serve as instructor/supervisor to UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion + Participate in on-call schedule per institutional policy. + Safely conduct perfusion scope of practice. + Make appropriate changes in therapy after consultation with the attending physician(s). + Perform responsibilities outside the home-base hospital. + Maintain equipment and supplies. + Perform documentation associated with described responsibilities. + If employed at UPMC facility, participate with coverage and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities. + Able to travel 25% of the time. + Support continuing education and research as required by the perfusionist's scope of practice. + Instruct students, residents and others in new procedures and equipment. + Participate as assigned with the ordering and maintenance of supplies.. + Participate with development and revision of: policy and procedure, performance improvement, quality management, and staff education. + Assists other staff members and hospital personnel in completion of needed tasks; and makes patient care and/or interdepartmental service the number one priority. + Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited school of cardiovascular perfusion or met Grandfather Clause of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and Licensing Board of US state where practicing. + Bachelor's Degree required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Certified or certification-eligible as per guidelines of the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion within 24 months of hire date. + Active licensure in US state where practicing required. + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Valid Driver's License and Automobile Insurance required for some positions + American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist OR Osteopathic Perfusionist OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran