What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Perfusionist, Per Diem position at UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine?
22251DescriptionPlay a key role within a world-class care, award-winning health system. You can help ensure the delivery of outstanding cardiac surgical care. Take your career in an exciting new direction. As a perfusionist, you’ll be an important contributor to the nation’s largest and most advanced heart and lung transplant program. Our exceptional team of clinical professionals combined with leading-edge technology makes UCLA Health the trusted destination for the most diverse and complex cardiac cases.The Perfusionist is daily supervised and given routine work assignment and responsibilities by the Director. Routine patient care is under the direction of the Director and the Attending Cardiac Surgeon. Under the order of the Attending physician. You will provide critical patient care as you support extracorporeal circulation and / or oxygenation, myocardial and / or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug / fluid administration. This includes assembly and operation of the heart-lung machine and extracorporeal circuits, operation of heater, coolers and cardioplegia delivery system, also blood concentrators, coagulation monitors, and long -tern assist devices, etc. This may include operation of devices such as Heart lung machine, IABP, VAD and ECMO.Hourly Rate : $118.45 / hourlyQualificationsWe’re seeking a highly-motivated, flexible individual with :
- A Bachelor’s degree with graduation from an accredited perfusion program
- ABCP and BCLS certification
- Experience with a variety of heart-lung machines, centrifugal pumps, IABP, implantable ventricular assist devices, intraoperative auto transfusion devices, blood saturation monitors, hemodynamic pressure transducers, ECMO, anticoagulation monitors, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, including cardiac diseases, defects and congenital anomalies
- Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies, including extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for all patient populations
- Understanding of a variety of organ preservations
- Knowledge of blood products / components and plasma composition of the human body
- Exceptional communication, organizational, prioritizing and teaching skills
- Ability to learn and apply JCAHO, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols
- Knowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient care
- Ability to work flexible hours as well as lift and move objects / equipment weighing up to 350 lbs.
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas :
Clinical Lab & Pathology
Imaging
Pharmacy
Phlebotomy
Rehab
Respiratory Therapy
Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.
Salary : $118
