Sr. Director, Perfusion Services

Sr. Director of Perfusion Services

UPMC Procirca is looking for a Sr. Director of Perfusion Services to be a part of their dedicated leadership team!

This UPMC system-wide position is responsible for the operational planning, development, design, and organization of the Perfusion Services activities within Procirca. Provides leadership and management while assuring high quality, cost-effective perfusion service and customer care. The Sr. Director will work in collaboration with the Cardiothoracic Medical Director, a hospital based Clinical Administrator, and the Procirca Vice President of Perfusion Operations to guide, develop, and manage the direction of the Perfusion Services and other service lines. This position will also support crossover business development and perfusion research between UPMC and Procirca.

This role will support Procirca's eastern accounts in York and Lebanon Pennsylvania.

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Quality and Service:
  • Assure quality perfusion care by implementing, communicating, and/or developing philosophies of standards of care; by enforcing adherence to organizational, departmental and outside regulatory requirements; by monitoring and/or measuring financial, operational and clinical outcomes against standards.
  • Monitor and ensure that the corporate policies and procedures created by UPMC & Procirca executive leadership are being accomplished by the staff.
  • Assure a fully qualified and competent workgroup by selecting, coaching, evaluating, scheduling, motivating, and leading the development of the perfusion staff and directors with future needs in mind. Work with management to effectively advise on disciplinary actions, evaluations, and other HR processes.
  • Function as chairperson for perfusion oversight and safety committees.
• Growth and Market Share:
  • Serve as a role model of excellent customer service by responding constructively and efficiently to the needs of those he/she interacts with daily and by constant support of the operations through being available for clinical procedures or other duties in which leadership is required.
  • Implement profitable programs to generate revenue for UPMC/Procirca.
  • Work with Procirca sales and marketing staff to develop new business opportunities for perfusion and blood management. Keep IOM and MCS leadership informed on potential business expansion.
  • Develop, implement, and manage a process and procedure for the introduction of new business clients. To include the contract, personnel, equipment, supplies, performance management/improvement plan, HR, and all legal requirements.
• Organizational Improvement and Integration:
  • Support BioTronics and Procirca contractual obligations with various institutions by contributing to the successful execution of those services.
  • Develop, implement, manage, and report on system-wide policy and procedure guidelines, performance management, and clinical competency program.
  • Develop, implement, and manage system-wide continuing education program.
  • Works closely with medical staff to integrate best technologies and clinical practices in to Perfusion Services division.
  • Assume leadership role as research associate managing project oversight, grant preparation, student and director mentoring of research projects.
  • Manage perfusion coverage for Stat MedEvac contract.
  • Lead integration of Procirca and UPMC service lines including personnel.
  • Provide monthly reports from UPMC heart hospitals on clinical activity, quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
  • Assist VP with responsibility for the administrative performance of the Shadyside School of Perfusion.
  • Meet compliance with Joint Commission, State Department of Health, CAP, and AABB.
• Financial:
  • Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors and supports the departmental goals of patient-centered quality care and system improvement with cost awareness and fiscal responsibility.
  • Responsible for the preparation of Perfusion budgets (operating, capital, & productivity) for each individual institution.
  • Achieve financial objectives through frequent examination and justification of departmental budget; by monitoring expenditures and initiating corrective actions through personal knowledge and/or experience.
  • Provide monthly financial reports explaining all variances.

• Required: 10 years of clinical experience demonstrating advanced knowledge and proficiency in perfusion procedures, anatomy, physiology, and pertinent equipment
• 5 years supervisory/management experience
• Bachelor of Science in Biology or relevant field of study
• Demonstrated ability in understanding the key factors that influence the effectiveness of departmental operations
• Demonstrated evidence of strong and effective interpersonal, written, and oral communications.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to reach logical conclusions based on established evidence for routine resource, operational, financial and personnel decisions
• Ability to adapt to change to reach goals of both the UPMC and Procirca
• Strong track record of clinical perfusion research
• Preferred: Masters of Business Administration (MBA), or relevant Master's degree in Hospital Administration
• General computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• American Board Cardiovascular Perfusionist
• Automotive Insurance
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist OR Osteopathic Perfusionist
• Driver's License

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran