Senior Cardiac Perfusionist – Lead CPB Teams

University of California- Davis Health; California; On-site; USD 137,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays

Benefits eligible

Job summary

UC Davis Health is seeking a Senior Cardiac Perfusionist to operate heart-lung machines, pumps, ECMO and other circulatory devices during adult and pediatric cardiac procedures. You will ensure patient safety, optimize perfusion, and oversee perfusion protocols within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires advanced cardiovascular knowledge, extensive case experience, and leadership to guide staff, improve quality, and participate in research and education within Perioperative Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Completed perfusion program from an accredited school.
• Certified Cardiac Perfusionist credentials preferred.
• Five years of adult and pediatric cardiac perfusion experience at Level 1 trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup, operation, and maintenance of CPB equipment during cardiac surgeries.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff; contribute to protocol development and QA.

Skills

Team leadership

Workflow management

Quality oversight

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Perfusion program completion

Tools

Heart-lung machine

Biomedicus pump

Intra-aortic balloon pump

ECMO equipment

ABLa-90/Autotransfusion

Job description

UC Davis Health is seeking a Senior Cardiac Perfusionist to operate heart-lung machines, pumps, ECMO and other circulatory devices during adult and pediatric cardiac procedures. You will ensure patient safety, optimize perfusion, and oversee perfusion protocols within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires advanced cardiovascular knowledge, extensive case experience, and leadership to guide staff, improve quality, and participate in research and education within Perioperative Services.