Atlantic Health System is seeking a full-time Perfusion Manager for the Cardiac services department at Morristown Medical Center.

Job Functions:
01. Responsible for operating the Heart/Lung machine while safely maintaining patient cardiac output, tissue oxygenation, and hemodynamics during cardiopulmonary bypass.
02. Administers medications and blood components through the extracorporeal circuit.
03. Responsible for drawing blood samples from the extracorporeal circuit and making adjustments to maintain normal blood gas parameters.
04. Maintains adequate anticoagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass.
05. Initiates ECMO and monitors patients while on ECMO.
06. Operates the cell saver.
07. Operates the HIPEC machine and AngioVac circuit.
08. Maintains quality controls for iStat and TEG as well as interpreting results.
09. Works closely with the other members of the operating room team to provide the safest and best possible care to patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
10. Build, maintain, prime and breakdown perfusion equipment, as needed.
11. Assembles and monitors ventricular assist device.
Leadership functions:
01. Along with perfusion manager, oversight of perfusion and perfusion technician team members.
02. Develops and delivers educational content for new and current team members throughout the institution. Ensures competency of perfusion team members, providers, nursing, APPs, etc.
03. Responsible for reporting and maintaining quality of care. Participates in root cause analysis and represents perfusion team in M&M meetings.
04. Oversees quality and completeness of data entry into national registry.
05. With perfusion manager, oversees inventory management and equipment maintenance for all perfusion equipment and disposables. Works with vendors to ensure adequate supply of perfusion supplies. Anticipates supply needs and proactively manages inventory.
06. Covers for perfusion manager as needed.
07. Attends all staff meetings and delivers educational content.
08. Drives perfusion research projects.
09. Responsible for team member development and education.
10. Responsible for clinical case coverage, pumping a minimum of 40 cases per year.
11. Other responsibilities as requested by Perfusion manager and Director, Cardiac Services.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Perfusion program
• Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
• At least 7 years experience as a perfusionist.
• New Jersey State Perfusion License
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment along with having good communication skills.

Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's 'Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For' list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families, and our employees.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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