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Perfusionist Coordinator

CHI Memorial Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee
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The posted compensation range of $62.21 - $90.21 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-393244 Employment Type Full Time Department Perfusionist Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday to Friday 8 hrs a day Remote No Category Technician
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 (Glenwood campus) with extended hours
  • On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes
  • Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Wellness Program

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. 

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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