Associate Chief of Perfusion Quality, Safety and Education

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated cardiovascular perfusion leader for the role of Associate Chief of Perfusion Quality, Safety, and Education. In addition to maintaining clinical responsibilities as a staff perfusionist, this hybrid leadership role drives clinical excellence by developing, coordinating, delivering, and reporting on comprehensive safety, quality assurance, and educational initiatives for perfusionists, ECMO specialists, students, and interdisciplinary partners.

The ideal candidate will utilize designated non-clinical time to spearhead continuous quality improvement (QI) initiatives, monitor safety data trends, oversee orientation and annual competencies, and leverage Duke quality performance platforms to optimize patient care and staff safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Oversee safety reporting, policy adherence, audits, and actionable quality improvement projects in partnership with leadership.
• Education & Training: Direct orientation, annual competencies, vendor training, and ECLS education for staff and students.
• Quality Metrics: Lead Perfusion Services to exceed registry and hospital quality benchmarks; optimize patient data accuracy and outcomes.
• Professional Contribution: Maintain staff perfusionist requirements, participate in research, and model a culture of safety and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in an allied health field; completion of CAHEP-accredited perfusion program.
• Certifications: ABCP Certification and NC Medical Board Perfusionist Licensure.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive cardiovascular perfusion experience (leadership experience preferred).
• Expertise: Mastery of cardiopulmonary bypass, ECMO, VADs, quality assurance, data registries, and statistical analysis.

Compensation & Benefits

Duke University offers a competitive compensation package including salary, relocation and sign-on bonuses, a generously funded 403(b) retirement plan, health and dental benefits, abundant paid time off, continuing education support, and employee discounts.

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