Sr. Perfusionist - West Valley Medical Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,460 - 185,204; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Sr. Perfusionist to provide patient care through extracorporeal circulation support, ensuring effective operation of essential medical equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining clinical protocols and inventory, with coverage at West Valley UCLA Health and Ronald Reagan UCLA for optimal cardiac support. Candidates must possess a BA/BS degree and relevant certifications, alongside extensive experience in adult and pediatric scenarios.

Salary range is $101.96 - $134.44 per hour.

Qualifications

• 24 months of adult and 6 months of pediatric experience required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (60 to 350 lbs).
• Ability to work flexible long hours and take calls.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as a Sr. Perfusionist under the Attending Physician.
• Assist in maintaining protocols, equipment, and inventory.
• Provide coverage for West Valley UCLA Health System and Ronald Reagan UCLA.

Skills

Ability to operate routine equipment

Knowledge of human anatomy

Communication skills

Knowledge of cardiac diseases

Ability to follow protocols

Education

BA/BS Degree

CPR Certification

CCP (ABCP)

Job description

Description

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 systems, also blood concentrators, coagulation monitors and long term assist devices, etc. This may also include operation of devices such as adult IABP, VAS, ECMO and CPS.

The Sr. Perfusionist will provide coverage for West Valley UCLA Health System for primary clinical coverage. The West Valley perfusionist will assist in maintaining the protocols, equipment, and inventory at West Valley UCLA Health, working in collaboration with the principle perfusionist, Infection prevention, POCT and Operative service to provide cardiac support. The West Valley senior perfusion will also provide coverage at Ronald Reagan UCLA Westwood based on operational needs.

Salary Range: $101.96 - $134.44/Hourly

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• BA/BS Degree.
• CPR Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• CCP (ABCP) within 24 months from graduation date.
• 24 months of adult and 6 months of pediatric experience required.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to operate all routine equipment, devices, and monitors.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Advanced knowledge of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body of adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Knowledge of several cardiac diseases, defects, and congenital anomalies. Knowledge of a variety of organ preservations.
• Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies: extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric, infants.
• Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition, body fluids, and medication administration and interaction extracorporeal devices.
• Ability to follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion protocols utilizing formula and applied mathematics.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during operation of extracorporeal support devices and providing patient care.
• Ability to write clearly and neatly while recording patient data and performing other clinical and other tasks.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care needs while performing several tasks at once in a clinical setting.
• Ability to learn and apply JACHO, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols that apply to operating procedures and departmental policies and protocols. Knowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient cares.
• Knowledge of medical and perfusion terminology.
• Ability to converse freely utilizing this terminology.
• Ability to conduct literature search of a medical topic from a biomedical library using Medline search program.
• Ability to work and cooperate in a flexible and professional manner in the delivery of patient care demonstrating a cohesive team approach.
• Ability to work flexible long hours during the day and night. Ability to take calls and report to work within a timely manner.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull heavy objects and equipment weighing from 60 to 350 lbs.
• Ability to spend 95% of working time sitting, stooping, standing, reaching up and down pulling equipment and supplies carefully safely.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate ideas of routine and scientific application.