Adult Perfusionist

Company: SpecialtyCare
Location: Augusta
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Passionate, driven people dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.SpecialtyCare continues to grow and we'd like you to grow with us. We are the industry leader in perfusion-participating in over 100,000 surgeries each year in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We serve more than 350 hospitals and support nearly 600 surgeons during open heart surgeries and other complex procedures. With SpecialtyCare, you will be able to share your acquired expertise with your colleagues and customers, all while providing safer surgery and better outcomes for your patients.Contributing to Research and InnovationWe support our team members who have a special interest in innovation by lowering barriers to research and publishing, and take great pride in our clinicians who have advanced industry standards and guidelines in both perfusion and cardiac surgery. All of our full-time perfusionists are encouraged to attend conferences and to be active participants in their respective state perfusion societies, so we offer funds and paid time away to attend professional meetings.SpecialtyCare continues to grow and we'd like you to grow with us. We are the industry leader in perfusion-participating in over 130,000 surgeries each year in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We serve more than 350 hospitals and support nearly 600 surgeons during open heart surgeries and other complex procedures. With SpecialtyCare, you will be able to share your acquired expertise with your colleagues and customers, all while providing safer surgery and better outcomes for your patients.
Specialtycare continues to grow and we'd love you to grow with us!We are looking for a chief adult perfusionist to join our team in Augusta, Georgia. This account performs 340 total open heart procedures per year, 100 of those cases are pediatrics. We do all cases except transplants. We do not do adult ECMO but approximately 4 pediatric ECMO cases per year. Our 5 perfusionist team consists of - 1 pediatric perfusionist, 1 pediatric & adult and 3 adult only perfusionists. Each perfusionist performs 80-90 cases per year.Augusta is the 2nd largest city in Georgia and is located on the Savannah River which borders South Carolina. Wonderful location and perfect climate, also providing a array of activities from biking, hiking, golfing to fishing and equestrian events. Augusta is ranked extremely high for their school systems and lifestyle.
Position Requirements

• ABCP certification is required.
• Five plus years of experience; previous experience as a Chief Perfusionist preferred.
• Ability to work on Call; must live within 30 minutes from the hospital.
  The Successful CandidateThe successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued:
  • Focused on clinical quality and delivering the absolute best results for patients.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a high stress environment necessary.
  • Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills are essential.
  • Proven self-starter who works well independently and as a part of the OR team.
  • Lives the SpecialtyCare Values - Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Sense of Urgency, Continuous Improvement, and Accountability.
    SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerEmployment with SpecialtyCare is at-willSC Perf

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