Job Description

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Chief Perfusionist.

In this role, the successful candidate Provides clinical leadership and coordination for perioperative patient care in the OR consistent with the philosophy and goals of the institution, Department of Extracorporeal Services, and Perioperative Services. Prioritizes and coordinates related patientcare activities; ensures competencies of OR staff; provides coordination of equipment, supplies and resources for efficient planning, safe delivery of care and highly functional Operating Rooms. Serves as a positive role model as a perfusion leader. Demonstrates ability to develop, guide, motivate, nurture and coach others. Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees and quality initiatives. Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, customer service orientation and creative problem solving. Demonstrates perfusion leadership by competently performing as group service leader, and clinical expert. Exhibits physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities. Is clinically competent to provide care to patient population for which care is provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Chief Perfusionist and Director of Extracorporeal Services to support unit-based quality and performance improvement activities consistent with the service and departmental plan.
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of   responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a spirit of collaboration and effective cooperation with other departments within the hospital.
• Assist with compliance with standards and regulations for agencies pertinent to the unit or clinical service.
• Promotes excellent customer service for patients, physicians, and others by ensuring expectations are met or   exceeded.
• Seeks consultation from Director, Chief and/or Human Resources in implementing disciplinary   measures up to and including termination for cause.
• Provides input to Director and Chief for formal performance appraisal for staff assigned to unit.
• Guides, develops and councils staff regarding practice and performance standards. Holds staff accountable to   institutional and departmental policies/procedures.
• Ensures appropriate care delivered for patient age and/or developmental specific needs.
• Participates in the development, promulgation, and implementation of process standards for the delivery of patient   care relevant to scope of service.
• Identifies, initiates investigation and proactively responds immediately to potential and/or actual risk management   issues.
• Serve as a role model for staff in considering the needs and behaviors of specific patient age groups and cultures.
• Assists in facilitating a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
• Coordinates unit response to emergent patient and unit/clinical service events, communicating quickly with other   leadership and response teams (airway, fire, etc.).
• Serves as support and resource for the education of health care providers as opportunities arise.
• Ensures and participates in providing ongoing staff education consistent with the individual needs of the staff as   well as those that impact the department.
• Facilitates an environment conducive to creativity in practice, collaboration with all members of the health team,   and the fostering of collegial relationships.
• Participates and fosters staff involvement in evidence-based practice and other perfusion research efforts.
• Initiates professional development plan for self to improve and sustain clinical and leadership competencies.
• Demonstrates awareness and recognition of the clinical plan of care.
• Ensures pertinent communication of patient care and unit related issues from perfusion/physician staff are conveyed   to the health care team.
• Participates and/or facilitates research protocols applicable to unit, ensures knowledge of staff, protects rights of   patients, and participates in assessment/evaluation of outcomes.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of education and development activities in achieving desired outcomes.
• Provides leadership for coordination of unit activity, serving as role model and resource during hours of operation.
• Fosters a positive customer service environment that promotes communication and resolution of issues for   patients, families, physician and staff.
• Facilitates attendance and participation by staff in educational offerings.
• Maintains scheduling and staffing for optimal availability of resources for safe, competent and effective patient   care delivery.
• Implements performance improvement action plans, collects data and identifies additional opportunities for   improvement.
• Collaborates with others to develop a learning atmosphere that supports education and development of OR staff.
• Acts as a professional role model to all levels of staff by incorporating expertise, critical thinking and related   experience in all aspects of the nursing process in care of patients and families.
• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department and service line.
• Provides clinical leadership by assessing, implementing and evaluating the care provided to patients in the   Operating Room.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Baccalaureate or higher degree in a CAAHEP accredited perfusion program.
Previous 5+ years of perfusion experience
Current NY State Perfusion License

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.
Previous leadership position preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $146,384.38 - $243,974.35 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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