Clinical Perfusion Specialist: ECMO & Cardiac Support

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a staff perfusionist to work on-site at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will operate heart-lung machines during CPB, manage ECMO-related activities, and support the surgical team with autotransfusion and critical perfusion equipment.

Minimum education is graduation from an accredited perfusion program with certification-eligibility, CPR/BCLS, and knowledge of universal precautions.

Qualifications

• Intended graduation from accredited perfusion program at minimum.
• Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Diplomacy and ability to cultivate relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Operate heart/lung/kidney machines during cardiopulmonary bypass for various procedures.
• Provide autotransfusion services for surgical procedures.
• Clinical use of ECMO and understanding of mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Serve as clinical instructor for USC perfusion sciences students.
• Collaborate and communicate with surgical teams and department leadership.

Skills

Perfusionist

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited perfusion program

Tools

Heart-lung machines

Autotransfusion devices

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a staff perfusionist to work on-site at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will operate heart-lung machines during CPB, manage ECMO-related activities, and support the surgical team with autotransfusion and critical perfusion equipment.

Minimum education is graduation from an accredited perfusion program with certification-eligibility, CPR/BCLS, and knowledge of universal precautions.