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UPMC Procirca is looking for a full time Regional Coordinator, Travel Perfusionist to join their dedicated team!The Regional Coordinator will be required to travel to all UPMC Procirca sites with the purpose of providing support, maintaining current business, and fostering new opportunities. The coordinator will also be responsible for some weekend and holiday coverage duties, taking into account the importance of ensuring continuous service for UPMC Procirca's clients.Additionally, the coordinator will work closely with the administration to maintain a coverage schedule that meets the needs of all stakeholders, as well as to verify and assist in maintaining traveling staff credentialing and certifications. The Regional Coordinator will collaborate with the administration in managing the STO schedule for UPMC Procirca.This role will travel to UPMC Procirca sites, as needed by specific departments across the business unit.UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!Responsibilities:
Assurance of the applicable credentials and clinical competencies of all clinical personnel within the Perfusion Services Division of BioTronics.
Develop and implement policy, process and procedure improvement for all service lines. Assist directors with preparation of performance management reports.
Assist in the education, orientation and training of new staff, perfusion students or interested personnel. Demonstrates effective instruction and supervision of students, if applicable, by adhering to the program and clinical objectives of the UPMC School of Perfusion.
Maintains continuing education and ABCP certification. Demonstrates ongoing acquisition of knowledge and skill by planning for and completing growth-oriented developmental activities as defined in the continuing education policy for Perfusion Services and the ABCP.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors and supports the departmental goals of quality care, system improvement and cost containment by contributing to the successful implementation of recommended changes, cost awareness and fiscal responsibility.
Support directors in meeting regulatory compliance of TJC, State DOH, CAP, and AABB.
Supports Procirca contractual obligations with various institutions by contributing to the successful execution of those services.
Maintains continuing education and ABCP certification. Demonstrates ongoing acquisition of knowledge and skill by planning for and completing growth-oriented developmental activities as defined in the continuing education policy for Perfusion Services and the ABCP.
Development and maintenance of new accounts.
Manage STO schedule with support from site directors
Update job descriptions and clinical competencies to reflect new technologies, processes or procedures that Procirca perfusion personnel provide.
Maintain proficiency with cardio-pulmonary bypass procedures, equipment, and associated accessory equipment and proficiency with procedures such as cell saving, rapid infusion system (RIS), intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, production of concentrated platelet rich plasma (PRP) as well as other technical advancements in the perfusion field.
Development and maintenance of new accounts.
To serve as a role model of excellent clinical quality and customer service by responding constructively and efficiently to the needs of the personnel and clients that he/she interacts with.
Provide perfusion support for VAD/ECMO patients transported via fixed wing and rotary aircraft
Provide relief support as a staff perfusionist to Procirca perfusion, blood management, and chemoperfusion accounts
Coordination of relief personnel to assure that the appropriate levels of staffing required at various BioTronics accounts are met.
Assist in the education, orientation and training of new staff, perfusion students or interested personnel. Demonstrates effective instruction and supervision of students, if applicable, by adhering to the program and clinical objectives of the UPMC School of Perfusion.
Required: Bachelor of Science Degree Graduate of an accredited school of cardiovascular perfusion (or OJT and current ABCP certification)
Advanced knowledge /proficiency in perfusion procedures, anatomy, physiology and pertinent equipment
Minimum 3 years of Clinical Experience as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist
Ability to adapt to change in order to meet the goals of Procirca or institution(s) serviced
Preferred:General computer skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point and database management Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Required: Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Current, valid drivers licensePennsylvania: ABCP certification must be obtained within 2 years of commencement of perfusionist?s employment at PAhospital as per PA Code 136.14Current perfusion license
American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
