Perfusion Supervisor - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Dallas Texas

• Shift/Schedule: FT Day Position
• Facility/Location: Baylor University Medical Center 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, 75246
• Prefer a minimum of 3 years experience

JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor, Perfusion is responsible for supervising, planning, organizing and improving Perfusion Services provided by perfusionists and autotransfusion technicians. This position performs orientation, teaches, coaches, supervises staff and performs Perfusion procedures as required. The Supervisor also acts as a department liaison in the absence of a manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Oversees the delivery and quality of Perfusion services, including the operation of the extracorporeal circulation equipment and the selection of the appropriate equipment and techniques in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
Ensures adequate staffing levels, supplies and resources are available to perform Perfusion services to meet clinical demands. Schedules, monitors, evaluates and modifies staffing patterns in order to properly provide services.
Interviews, counsels, and completes performance evaluations and merit reviews. Trains new staff and assures all registrations and certifications are current, on file and up to date.
Collaborates with the management team and staff to conduct multidisciplinary staff meetings to ensure consistent and timely communication throughout the department.
Facilitates goal setting for staff. Monitors goals, achievements and assures the outcome of the goals is reflected in the annual performance evaluations. Encourages employees to participate in Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Patient Safety surveys and other activities providing service feedback results to staff. Initiates a plan of action related to areas of improvement.
Ensures that all perfusion equipment is in proper working order and preventive maintenance is current, and that all perfusion supplies are maintained at par levels.
Collaberates with management to promote a culture of service excellence and patient centeredness, as reflected in customer satisfaction survey results. Holds self and staff accountable for service excellence in their areas of responsibility, and facilitates reward and recognition.
Acts as a liaison to other departments. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with physicians and other medical departments in order to gather and exchange information, develop and implement solutions to problems. Assist in developing, reviewing, revising, submitting and implementing policies, procedures and objectives that support Department and System objectives.
Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and accrediting standards as well as departmental policies and protocols.
Provides patient care in the form of operation of the extracorporeal circulation equipment as required due to workload of complexity.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biology.
Knowledge of several cardiac disease, defects and congenital anomalies.
Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric and infants.
Knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body adult, pediatric and infant patients.
Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products in association of support by extracorporeal circuits and devices.
Skill in operating extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to learn and apply regulatory and accreditation standards and protocols that apply to operating room procedures and departmental policies and protocols.
Ability to make tactical decisions around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.
Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

 

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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