Job description
Position Summary: The staff perfusionist is responsible for all aspects of perfusion services provided by the Cardiovascular Surgery program of Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. The practice of perfusion is defined as those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient. A perfusionist is skilled and qualified through academic and clinical education; operates extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient cardiopulmonary/circulatory function; and ensures the proper management of physiologic functions by monitoring the necessary variables. These functions upon prescription by a physician and in accordance with hospital policy include but are not limited to the safe performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the role.
Responsibilities & skills
24. Attends committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate.
Education
d. Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.
Experience
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7. Performs ambulance registrations and charge posting within designated deadlines in order to assure revenue is recorded accurately and in a timely fashion.8. Maintains insurance and employer master files to reflect most current data. Processes faxed copies of insurance cards and updates patient accounts within 24 hours of receipt of fax.9. Accessible for registrations, patient transfers and/or EMPI functions during entire shift, using a pager as necessary to meet position requirements.10. During periods of system downtime and/or hours of non-coverage in HIM Department, performs the following key activities:a. Maintains communication systems for notifying other departments in the event of duplicate medical record number assignment occurring in a real time environment.
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