Lead Perfusionist, ECMO & Complex Cardiac Care

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Senior Perfusionist to independently manage complex adult, pediatric, neonatal, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases. You will provide expert clinical judgment, consult with physicians, and lead quality improvement initiatives within the open-heart surgery team.

The role involves mentoring staff and students, precepting, and ensuring adherence to perfusion protocols and sterile practices in a fast-paced operating room setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited perfusion education program.
• Current CCP credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of progressively responsible perfusion experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated competency managing adult, pediatric, and neonatal perfusion procedures.
• Demonstrated competency managing ECMO, VAD, and advanced circulatory support systems.
• Ability to independently manage highly complex clinical situations.
• Demonstrated leadership, precepting, and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and perfusion supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced perfusion management for adult, pediatric, neonatal, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases.
• Lead quality improvement activities and serve as a resource for physicians and staff.
• Mentor and precept staff and students in perfusion clinical practice.
• Collaborate with the open-heart surgery team to ensure safe, efficient circuit management.

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Senior Perfusionist to independently manage complex adult, pediatric, neonatal, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases. You will provide expert clinical judgment, consult with physicians, and lead quality improvement initiatives within the open-heart surgery team.

The role involves mentoring staff and students, precepting, and ensuring adherence to perfusion protocols and sterile practices in a fast-paced operating room setting.