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Position Title: Chief Pediatric Perfusionist
Location: Columbus, OH
Description
The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital is recruiting for a full time Chief Perfusionist with at least five years of clinical experience coupled with leadership experience. The selected candidate will be responsible for the direction, coordination, management, and operational/capital budget planning of 6 cardiovascular perfusion staff and open-heart programs; supervises the application and development of perfusion technology techniques in the operating room and throughout the institution; provides top quality patient care for pediatric patients through select adult patients.
Other responsibilities:
- Change management in healthcare advocate.
- Manages the Heart Center’s surgical databases (STS, CHSS, AATS) via data coordinator and third-party abstractors.
- Multi-team participation within clinical and vivarium research areas.
- Participate in professional societies to promote the Heart Center.
- Responsible for ECMO/MCS department of 3 Coordinators and 25+ ECMO specialists (RN/RRT).
- Reports to the VP, Operations (Heart Center) and Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree highly desirable) in an allied health field or equivalent with a strong science background and advanced training in perfusion technology from a CAHEP accredited perfusion training program.
- Previous pediatric perfusion experience required. Presently certified and in good standing with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
- 5+ years of experience as a Cardiovascular Perfusionist. Position will split on-call equitably between all staff.
- Advanced knowledge of principles and techniques of Perfusion Technology.
- Proficiency in large team complex professional management and leadership skills.
Apply
If interested in this opportunity, please send resume to Dennis Minzler at dennis.minzler@nationwidechildrens.org.