Senior Perfusionist: Cardiac Bypass Specialist

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Perfusionist to support the cardiovascular surgical team. Responsibilities include operating heart-lung machines, maintaining bypass equipment, and assisting in setup and standby duties; on-call flexibility required.

The candidate should have graduated from an accredited perfusion school, hold ABCP certification within one year, and be prepared to obtain BART or BLS at hire, with prior academic medical center experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited perfusion school.
• BART or BLS at hire; commit to BART within six months.
• ABCP certification must be attained within one year of employment.
• Prior experience, preferably in an academic medical center.
• Experience with heart-lung machines, centrifugal pumps, IABP, and ECMO.
• Knowledge of perfusion terminology; ability to teach.
• Professional demeanor and sterile etiquette; communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly, on-call, and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate heart-lung machines to support cardiovascular surgery.
• Maintain and prep cardiopulmonary bypass equipment; ensure readiness.
• Participate in training for technical procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of perfusion equipment and support devices.
• Comply with hospital policies and professional standards.

Skills

Professional communication

Teaching ability

Adaptability

On-call readiness

Stress management

Education

Accredited perfusion school

ABCP certification within 1 year

BART or BLS at hire

Tools

Heart-Lung Machines

Centrifugal pumps

IABP

ECMO

Job description

University of California San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Perfusionist to support the cardiovascular surgical team. Responsibilities include operating heart-lung machines, maintaining bypass equipment, and assisting in setup and standby duties; on-call flexibility required.

The candidate should have graduated from an accredited perfusion school, hold ABCP certification within one year, and be prepared to obtain BART or BLS at hire, with prior academic medical center experience preferred.