**Shift: 6:30AM – 3PM | On call every third weekend and rotating holidays** **Purpose:** 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. **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. + 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). + Maintain equipment and supplies. + Perform documentation associated with described responsibilities. + If employed at UPMC facility, participate with coverage and call for STAT MedEvac responsibilities. + 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. **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 + American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist OR Osteopathic Perfusionist OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal + **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran** + **Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.**