Senior Cardiac Perfusionist: Lead, Mentor & Advance CPB

University of California- Davis Health

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 178,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance
Education reimbursement
Comprehensive UC Davis benefits

Job summary

UC Davis Health is seeking a Senior Cardiac Perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during complex cardiac surgeries for both pediatric and adult patients. You will manage CPB, ECMO, and related devices, ensuring patient safety and contributing to protocol development and quality improvements.

The role requires extensive experience, CCP/ABCP certification, and strong collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Qualifications

  • CCC/PCCP certification and ABCP approval are required.
  • PALS and BLS/UC Davis Health CPR are required.
  • Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited perfusion program are required.
  • Five years adult cardiac perfusion at a Level 1 trauma center is required.
  • Five years pediatric cardiac perfusion at a Level 1 trauma center is required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor heart-lung machines and circulatory support devices.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to protocol development and quality improvement.
  • Collaborate with surgical teams to promote optimal patient outcomes.
  • Document case logs and maintain equipment and safety standards.
  • Support research, education, and innovation within the department.

Education

Certified Cardiac Perfusionist (CCP)
Certified Cardiac Perfusionist (ABCP)
PALS
AHA/BLS or UC Davis Health CPR
Bachelor's Degree
Graduation from accredited perfusion school

Tools

Heart-lung machine
Biomedicus pump
Autotransfusion machine
Intra-aortic balloon pump
ACT machine
ECMO equipment
ABL-90 MACHINE
Kidney pump

Job description

UC Davis Health is seeking a Senior Cardiac Perfusionist to operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during complex cardiac surgeries for both pediatric and adult patients. You will manage CPB, ECMO, and related devices, ensuring patient safety and contributing to protocol development and quality improvements.

The role requires extensive experience, CCP/ABCP certification, and strong collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists.

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