Creating a Career Advancement Model for Perfusionists
Author Information
Author(s): Adam K. Blakey
Primary Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Hypothesis
Improvement in professional advancement opportunities may reduce turnover and improve retention for perfusionists.
Conclusion
Perfusion programs needing professional advancement can use these results as a foundation for implementing a PAM for perfusionists.
Supporting Evidence
- Professional advancement models in other healthcare fields have reduced turnover rates significantly.
- Surveys indicate that career advancement opportunities are a key factor in job satisfaction for healthcare professionals.
- Implementing a PAM can lead to increased visibility and academic contributions for healthcare professionals.
Takeaway
This study suggests that giving perfusionists clear paths to advance in their careers can help keep them in their jobs and make them happier.
Methodology
This review examines examples from other healthcare fields to develop a framework for a professional advancement model for perfusionists.
Limitations
There is no published literature on developing a PAM specifically for perfusionists, which limits generalizability.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website