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The Institution

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has served the citizens of South Carolina since 1824. As South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health science center, providing a full range of programs in the biomedical sciences and a research portfolio totaling $349M, MUSC is engaged in health care statewide and is recognized nationally for excellence in interprofessional education.

The Division of Cardiovascular Perfusion (CVP) is housed within the Department of Clinical Sciences of the College of Health Professions, which is recognized for extensive integration of technology, simulation, and interprofessional education into its outstanding educational programs. The CVP mission is to prepare competent and compassionate clinical perfusionists who are dedicated to quality patient care, employing best practice methods, interprofessional collaboration, and outcomes research. Our faculty and staff seek to improve the health of populations by developing and inspiring health scientists and leaders.

Position Description

We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) who has demonstrated skills in leadership, perfusion education, and clinical practice for a full-time position with MUSC. The position includes opportunities for clinical practice, teaching, scholarship, and student advising. All perfusion faculty contribute to the division's mission of preparing "competent and compassionate clinical perfusionists who are dedicated to quality patient care, employing best practice methods, interprofessional collaboration, and outcomes research".Academic rank is commensurate with credentials and experience. This role will be performed primarily in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. There may be some opportunities for remote work at the discretion of the Division Director and System Chief.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Ability to exercise safe patient care in all perfusion-related therapies, including but not limited to, cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO, transplant surgeries, robotic surgeries, HIPEC, and TAVR.
• Preparation in the basic and clinical sciences relevant to perfusion practice
• Knowledge of clinical practice and professional issues
• Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will have some or all of the following:

• A record of expertise in clinical and/or didactic education
• Experience in high-fidelity simulation, curriculum development, academic scholarship, and professional association involvement
• Experience as a clinical preceptor

Reporting

This will be a shared role between the College of Health Professions (40%) and the University Hospital Authority (60%). As it pertains to academic responsibilities, faculty report to the CVP Division Director. As it pertains to clinical responsibilities, faculty report to the System Chief of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Performance evaluations will be completed with input from both leaders.

Principle Job Duties

Clinical:

• Perform the principal duties of a staff perfusionist under the direction and guidance of the chief perfusionist.
• Maintain certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion by performing the required clinical and professional duties.
• Organize, monitor, and maintain records for the continuing education and competency evaluations for the clinical perfusion staff.
• In collaboration with leadership, work toward the essential tenets of obtaining the AmSECT Pillar Award for the perfusion team. Criteria for the award include:
  • Organized orientation and training
  • QA/QI process
  • Continuing education and performance evaluation
  • Development of institutional protocols and adherence to AmSECT Standards and Guidelines
  • Employee education
  • Commitment to the field of perfusion

Academic:

• Work enthusiastically toward continual improvement of the division, the program, and the profession by providing input and taking initiative.
• Contribute to student instruction as course director and instructor for assigned courses.
• Participate in and lead high-fidelity simulation activities as assigned.
• Participate in scholarly work including mentorship of student research, participation at professional conferences, and contributions to peer-reviewed publications.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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