Sr. Perfusionist, Per Diem - Westwood

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,928 - 200,716; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Perfusionist to provide critical support during complex cardiac and thoracic procedures. In this part-time per diem role, you will work closely with renowned surgeons and contribute to patient care and clinical innovation.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited perfusion program and necessary certifications. With skills ranging from operating heart-lung machines to mentoring others, you will play a vital role in a respected healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• CCP within 24 months of graduation.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac diseases and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Support cardiac and thoracic procedures with perfusion services.
• Operate heart-lung machine and monitor patient safety.
• Mentor upcoming perfusion professionals.

Skills

Experience with heart-lung machines

Communication skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited perfusion program

Tools

Heart-lung machine

IABP

ECMO

Job description

Description

As a Senior Perfusionist, you'll play a critical role in supporting some of the most complex cardiac and thoracic procedures in while working alongside world-renowned surgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives, mentor the next generation of perfusion professionals, and contribute to groundbreaking clinical innovation within a nationally recognized healthcare organization.

The Sr. Perfusionist is supervised daily and given routine work assignment and responsibilities by the Director. Routine patient care is under the direction of the Perfusion Director and the Attending Cardiac Surgeon. Under the order of the Attending physician, the Sr. Perfusionist provides patient care in the form of support services of extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation, myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration. This includes assembly and operation of the heart‑lung machine and extracorporeal circuits, operation of heater, coolers and cardioplegia delivery system, also blood concentrators, coagulation monitors, and long‑tern assist devices, etc. This may include operation of devices such as Heart lung machine, IABP, VAD and ECMO.

Please note, this is a part-time per diem position and may convert to career.

Salary Range: $124.37/Hourly

Qualifications

All Required:

• 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.

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