Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

This position is under the direction of the Director of Operating Room Services. Manages the department of Perfusion Services and ensures that all staff completes duties as assigned and follows the policies and procedures of the department and hospital. This position will also manage the Anesthesia support staff, collaboratively, under the direction of the Department of Anesthesia Chair. Responsible under the direction of the primary surgeon, cardiologist, and  other responsible physician, to set up and operate such devices as the heart lung machine for  cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, ECMO, ventricular assists, intra-aortic balloon pumps, autologous blood  transfusions, and provide standby support for the heart catheterization laboratory as needed.

A day in the life of a Manager of Perfusion Services at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

1. Conducts cardiopulmonary bypass safely in accordance with the department's policy and procedures, and the standard accepted practices of the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology and the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
2. Clinically responsible as a primary perfusionist on a minimum of 40 cases and a maximum not to exceed 75 percent of the average caseload of a staff perfusionist.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide extracorporeal services to patients from adult to geriatric. 
4. Makes appropriate changes to equipment, supplies, and techniques to best meet the needs of the patient.
5. Manages the autotransfusion utilizing the Cell Saver device.
6. Provides 24 hours call coverage for consultation on cases utilizing autotransfusion.
7. Manages the intra aortic balloon, Impella and ECMO pumps and ensures that they are operational and routinely serviced in collaboration with the O.R. and Invasive Cardiology.
8. Provides rental pumps as needed.
9. Oversees the quality control program to validate correct instruments performance for blood gas sampling. (Hemochron, I-Stat and TEG instruments).
10. Ensures that quality controls are completed daily.
11. Performs annual proficiency testing utilizing the College of American Pathologist Survey program.
12. Develops the department's policy and procedures manual and annually reviews it. 
13. Develops the department's Performance Improvement Program including reporting as required to the Performance Improvement Committee.
14. Performs staff performance evaluations/Quality assurance and ensures staff is proficient.
15. Schedules all employees and maintains adequate personnel coverage to provide a 24 hour service.
16. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to  those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
17. Maintains/orders adequate stock/par levels of all disposables associated with cardiac surgery as related to cardiovascular perfusion.
18. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
19. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in Perfusion Services.
3. Minimum of 1 year experience in Perfusion Services Management.
4. Graduate from a CAHEA accredited perfusion training program.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Bachelor degree in Perfusion Technology or other related science or its equivalent.
2. Prior leadership experience in a clinical environment.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Certified in Cardiovascular Perfusion.
2. Perfusionist License.
3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

 

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $203,528.00 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.