Supervisor Circulatory Support

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Position Summary 

Responsible for the oversight of the operations for the circulatory support program which includes ensuring services are coordinated 24 hours a day 7 days a week with onsite staff. Direction to the technologists as it relates to patient assignments which can include the OR, ambulatory care clinic and IP units. Partners with the respective Medical and Surgical Directors of the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MSC) program on the technical support to a variety of devices including VAD, intra‐aortic balloon pumps and other life support systems. Ensures that operational processes are implemented in accordance with the manufacturers recommended procedures. Proactively develops and implements methodologies that affect staff efficiency and productivity. Works under the direction of the Director, Cardiothoracic Transplant Services 

Position Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction and coordination of assignments for staff. Assesses daily staffing and provides resources to ensure efficient and effective coordination of services. Ensures that call schedule is appropriately managed ( 24/7, 365). Responsible for performance appraisals, corrective action and counseling for team members 
• Ensures that team members function appropriately in their scope of practice and facilitates competency based orientations as well as annual competency based assessments aligning with the manufacturer guidelines 3. Serves as a technical subject matter expert resource to staff, physicians and key internal stakeholders including nursing. Collaborates with the medical staff, nursing staff, patient, family, decision maker (s), and other disciplines as indicated in the coordination of the plan of care. Uses critical thinking skills 
• Collaborates with the Director and Physician Leaders to implement, monitor and review plans to achieve the established goals for the program. Review reports and respond with the appropriate action plans. Reviews work assignments and projects of the program to ensure goals are being managed accordingly. 
• Participates with the Director in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures. 6. Participates in the program’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan including specific PI projects.
• Initiates and participates in activities to enhance professional development in the program with team members. Serves as a resource to staff by providing coaching in order to promote staff member accountability and responsibility. 
• Assumes a caseload when staffing patterns warrant it as well as to maintain technical competency 

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Licensure: 

• Minimum of five (5) experience in a VAD program, perfusion prograother circulatory support program

Minimum Experience: 

• Three ( 3) years of experience in a leadership position
• BLS