Perfusionist - Per Diem - La Jolla - Varied Shifts

Scripps Health, Inc.; California; Sur place; USD 148 000 - 203 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Scripps Memorial La Jolla is seeking a per diem Perfusionist to join the cardiovascular team. The role involves 8-hour shifts (0630–1430) in La Jolla, CA, focusing on cardiopulmonary bypass support within the operating room.

You will work with a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates have at least one year of perfusion experience and ABCP certification or Board eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least one year of perfusion experience.
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (ABCP) or board eligible.
• Strong monitoring and management of CPB and related systems.

Responsabilités

• Monitor cardiopulmonary bypass and related tech.
• Collaborate with attending physicians on patient care.
• Operate extracorporeal circulatory equipment and ensure adherence to care plan.

Connaissances

Perfusion experience

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Formation

ABCP certification

Board eligible

Outils

ECMO equipment

Description du poste

This is a per diem position working 8-hour shifts, located in La Jolla. Expected hours are 0630 - 1430

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Join a highly experienced team with exceptional retention - many members have worked together for over 15 years - fostering a collaborative, family-like OR culture alongside a group of outstanding surgeons. Located in sunny San Diego, our hospitals are just minutes from the beach, offering an unmatched quality of life both inside and outside the operating room.

Working with our mechanical circulatory and cardiac perfusion team is an extraordinary experience because we prioritize fostering strong, supportive relationships within an open-minded and flexible culture. Our team thrives on transparency, collaboration, and a shared commitment to each other's success, creating a positive and inclusive environment that sets us apart. We value work-life balance, champion professional growth, and truly believe that by supporting one another, we achieve excellence together.

The Perfusionist is responsible for ensuring appropriate patient care through the continuous monitoring of cardiopulmonary bypass, related technology, and patient status. Through assessment of patient status, the Perfusionist identifies problems associated with cardiopulmonary bypass and initiates and evaluates interventions consistent with physician collaboration and program protocols. Perfusionists consult with the attending physician when patient condition and/or protocol limits or directives are in question. As a member of the team, this position works closely with other team members and health care providers to provide patient care in accordance with the patient’s individualized care plan. The Perfusionist is responsible to the program policies, guidelines, and quality measures.

The Perfusionist is primarily responsible for independently operating extracorporeal circulatory and ancillary equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to temporarily support or replace the patient's cardiac and/or respiratory function. In addition, Perfusionists, as directed by the attending physician or their delegate, are responsible for monitoring and managing the patient's altered physiological functions throughout extracorporeal circulation.

The ideal candidate will have one year of experience. You must be a Certified Clinical Perfusionist through the ABCP or be Board Eligible.