Senior Perfusionist: Part-Time Per Diem with Growth

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Perfusionist to support complex cardiac and thoracic procedures, collaborating with renowned surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. The role offers mentorship to aspiring perfusionists and contributes to clinical innovation within a nationally recognized health system.

The Sr. Perfusionist is supervised by the Director and works with the Attending Cardiac Surgeon, operating heart-lung machines, ECMO and related devices,

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with graduation from an accredited perfusion program.
• BCLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• CCP (within 24 months of graduation).
• Experience with a variety of heart-lung machines, centrifugal pumps, IABP, implantable ventricular assist devices, intraoperative auto transfusion devices, blood saturation monitors, hemodynamic pressure transducers, ECMO, anticoagulation monitors, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, including cardiac diseases, defects and congenital anomalies
• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies, including extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for all patient populations
• Understanding of a variety of organ preservations
• Knowledge of blood products/components and plasma composition of the human body
• Exceptional communication, organizational, prioritizing and teaching skills
• Ability to learn and apply JCAHO, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols
• Knowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Ability to work flexible hours as well as lift and move objects/equipment weighing up to 350 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the form of support services of extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation, myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation.
• Assemble and operate the heart-lung machine and extracorporeal circuits, heater/cooler, and cardioplegia delivery system.
• Operate blood concentrators, coagulation monitors, and long-term assist devices.
• Maintain familiarity with devices such as Heart-lung machine, IABP, VAD and ECMO.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and patient safety during procedures.

Skills

Perfusion experience

Heart‑lung machine operation

IABP/ECMO familiarity

Anatomy, physiology & biochemistry

Sterile technique

Teaching & communication

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree from accredited perfusion program

Tools

Heart-lung machines

ECMO equipment

IABP/ VAD devices

Blood coagulation monitors

Job description

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Perfusionist to support complex cardiac and thoracic procedures, collaborating with renowned surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. The role offers mentorship to aspiring perfusionists and contributes to clinical innovation within a nationally recognized health system.

The Sr. Perfusionist is supervised by the Director and works with the Attending Cardiac Surgeon, operating heart-lung machines, ECMO and related devices,