Perfusionist - Cardiac Perfusion Services

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,449 - 139,633; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is looking for a Perfusionist for their Cardiac Perfusion Services in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you'll contribute to a leading heart and lung transplant program, supporting critical patient care through advanced perfusion techniques.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid perfusionist license and possess strong technical skills with cardiac equipment. The position requires excellent communication and teamwork, along with experience in cardiac or transplant procedures preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid perfusionist license is required.
• Strong technical proficiency with cardiac perfusion equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical patient care in cardiac procedures.
• Operate the heart-lung machine and extracorporeal circuits.
• Support myocardial and organ protection and preservation.

Skills

Technical proficiency with cardiac perfusion equipment

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Valid perfusionist license

Job description

Perfusionist – Cardiac Perfusion Services

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

• Job #: 31027
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday 06:30–15:00; variable shifts and call as assigned by the Director.
• Employment Type: 2 – Staff-Career
• Duration: INDEFINITE
• Salary Range: $91.79–101.36 per Hour
• Posted Date: June 5, 2026
• Bargaining Unit: AFSCME – EX

Job Duties

As a Perfusionist, you’ll be an important contributor to the nation’s largest and most advanced heart and lung transplant program. The duty will be under the direction of the Director of Perfusion and the Attending Cardiac Surgeon. You will provide critical patient care by supporting extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation, myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, and blood‑component and drug/fluid administration. This includes assembly and operation of the heart‑lung machine and extracorporeal circuits, operation of heater, coolers, cardioplegia delivery system, blood concentrators, coagulation monitors, and long‑term assist devices. You may also operate devices such as Heart‑lung machine, IABP, VAD, and ECMO.

Job Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a valid perfusionist license, strong technical proficiency with cardiac perfusion equipment, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Previous experience in cardiac or transplant procedures is preferred.