Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
1 day ago
Perfusionist Chief | AGH
**Company :** Allegheny Health Network **Job Description :** **GENERAL OVERVIEW:** This job is responsible for providing daily coordination of all functions necessary for efficient operation of clinical perfusion department including ensuring clinical competency of staff, quality assurance reporting mechanisms, coordinating and implementing policies and procedures, and providing support to meet department objectives and goals and patient care standards. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and self productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority. (20%) + Maintain certification and proficiency as a clinical perfusionist by providing daily perfusion servicesas outlined in the Perfusionist role. (70%) + Collaborate, consult, and coordinate with the Director to ensure adequate caseload coverage across the network, to implement policies, procedures, and goals for staff and department, participating in quality assurance and database mechanisms, evaluating current and future technology, to enhance perfusion services. Collaborate and consult with the Director, senior management, hospital committees, medical staff, affiliated schools and external agencies to support and advance the activities and goals of the perfusion department. (10%) + On-call duties include nights, weekends, and holidays. + Other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Minimum + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related sciences. + Perfusionist Certification, American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion + Perfusionist License, State of Pennsylvania + 7 years experience as a clinical Perfusionist. + 5 years management or leadership role. + Basic computer skills. + CPR – American Heart Association + Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate + Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate + Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate **_Disclaimer:_** _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._ **_Compliance Requirement_** _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._ _As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._ _Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._ Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Req ID: J260890
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