Perfusionist - Cardiac Perfusion Services

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Perfusionist to join the nation’s largest heart and lung transplant program. You will support extracorporeal circulation, cardioplegia, and organ protection, while operating the heart-lung machine and related devices under supervision.

This role requires a BA/BS, CPR certification, and ABCP within 24 months of graduation, with preferred pediatric/adult experience. Candidates should have strong anatomy/physiology knowledge and be able to work long shifts in

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree.
• CPR Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• CCP (ABCP) within 24 months from graduation date.
• 6 months of pediatric and adult experience - preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry; ability to operate perfusion equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care under the Director of Perfusion and Attending Cardiac Surgeon.
• Support extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation, and organ preservation.
• Operate the heart-lung machine, extracorporeal circuits, and related devices with documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Clinical judgment

Lifting heavy objects

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Heart-lung machine operation

Job description

Description

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.

Routine patient care is under the direction of the Director of Perfusion and the Attending Cardiac Surgeon. 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.

Salary Range: $91.79 - $101.36/Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• BA/BS Degree.
• CPR Certificationfrom the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• CCP (ABCP) within 24months from graduation date.
• 6 months of pediatric and adult experience - preferred.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to operate all routine equipment, devices, and monitors.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Advanced knowledge of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body of adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of several cardiac diseases, defects, and congenital anomalies. Knowledge of a variety of organ preservations.
• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric, infants
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition, body fluids, and medication administration and interaction extracorporeal devices.
• Ability to follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion protocols utilizing formula and applied mathematics.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal support devices and providing patient care.
• Ability to write clearly and neatly while recording patient data and performing other clinical and other tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care needs while performing several tasks at once in a clinical setting.
• Ability to learn and apply JACHO, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols that apply to operating procedures and departmental policies and protocols. Knowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient cares.
• Knowledge of medical and perfusion terminology.
• Ability to converse freely utilizing this terminology.
• Ability to conduct literature search of a medical topic from a biomedical library using Medline search program.
• Ability to work and cooperate in a flexible and professional manner in the delivery of patient care demonstrating a cohesiveteam approach.
• Ability to work flexible long hours during the day and night. Ability to take calls and report to work within a timely manner.
• Ability to lift, moves, pushes, and pulls heavy objects and equipment weighing from 60 to 350 lbs.
• Ability to spend 95% of working time sitting, stooping, standing, reaching up and down pulling equipment and supplies carefully safely.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate ideas of routine and scientific application.