Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

Responsibilities

The Perfusion Coordinator is responsible for the overall direction and administration of the Cardiovascular Perfusion Service. The Perfusion Coordinator is accountable to the Vice President of Surgical Services for the quality of and the overall efficiency of the service. The Perfusion Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of hospital and departmental philosophy, policy, goals, objectives, and procedures that pertain to the CV Perfusion Service.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Defines the organizational plan and lines of communication and interprets and implements the scope of practice.

• Implements a perfusion scheduling process.

• Defines the qualifications, competencies, and staffing complement.

• Recommends annual budget within the hospital’s procedure and time frame.

• Participates in strategic planning to incorporate perfusion services into the organization.

• Serves as/or supports the ECMO Coordinator in strategic planning, staffing plan, and quality review for the ECMO program.

• Interprets and implements AmSECT standards, recommended practices and guidelines.

• Develops written policies and procedures for the perfusion department in collaboration with the perfusion staff and appropriate departments supporting the mission and scope of service.

• Develops and maintains supply and equipment inventories for perfusion services and allocated resources to meet patient/perfusion/physician needs.

• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited or approved perfusion program.

Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. BLS. Licensed Perfusionist in the State of TN.

Four years of experience as a clinical perfusionist

Pay Range

$62.21 - $90.21 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.