Details
Open Date / /
Requisition Number PRNN
Job Title PS Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Working Title PS Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
variable
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health – Academics
Department – Cardiothoracic Division
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range / per Hour shift
Close Date
Job Summary
Primary Children’s Hospital affiliated with the University of Utah performs approximately – open heart cases per year with another + pump standby cases
We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, hard worker, and has a desire to see the program succeed The perfusionist is responsible for set-up, priming, and operation of the heart-lung console for circulatory support procedures as well as other ancillary equipment
The University of Utah pediatric perfusionist is involved in a wide variety of cardiac cases including, but not limited to : ASD , VSD , Tetralogy of Fallot, AV Canal, Norwood, Glenn, Fontan, unifocalization, valve repair / replacement, LVAD , RVAD , sVAD, heart transplantation, etc
Perfusion also provides services related to auto-transfusion, perfusion standby, and coagulation testing There is limited involvement with ECMO , but Perfusion is occasionally asked to consult on difficult ECMO patients
Perfusion is also involved in air ECMO transport where we assist the ECMO primers during transport We are affiliated with the University of Utah School of Medicine which has a rich history of providing excellent medical training and has recently provided the opportunity to teach and train upcoming perfusion students by starting a master’s level Perfusion Program
All perfusionists will be a part of the clinical education of these students and may also have the opportunity to teach didactically in the classroom in addition to performing clinical responsibilities
On-call responsibilities are divided equally amongst the team The duties described are generally descriptive but not all-inclusive
Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This listing is not all-inclusive and does not exclude other functions that could be assigned)
Performance Requirements
Personal
Must be in good physical and mental health Must be able to push heavy equipment and lift or move supplies Must be able to work in high stress and emergency situations
Must be able to maintain solid interpersonal relationships
Professional
Must be willing to work in highly stressful conditions with exposure to blood and blood products, needles, sharp instruments, possible exposure to infectious disease and blood-borne pathogens, as well as exposure to anesthetic and chemotherapy agents
The perfusionist must be willing to work long and unpredictable hours and assume call responsibilities as assigned Must be able to perform duties as an individual as well as part of a team
Education
Must maintain their personal credentialing and licensure set forth by the ABCP , state, and their employer The perfusionist will be involved with the clinical instruction of perfusion students as well as the possibility of teaching in the School of Medicine
Minimum Qualifications
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy
Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations
Care is appropriate to the population served
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and CFR part
The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action :
Director / Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO / AA)
University Street, Level OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen
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