Staff Perfusionist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a staff perfusionist to work on-site at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA. The successful candidate will operate heart-lung machines during CPB, manage ECMO-related activities, and support the surgical team with autotransfusion and critical perfusion equipment.

Minimum education is graduation from an accredited perfusion program with certification-eligibility, CPR/BCLS, and knowledge of universal precautions.

Qualifications

• Intended graduation from accredited perfusion program at minimum.
• Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Diplomacy and ability to cultivate relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Operate heart/lung/kidney machines during cardiopulmonary bypass for various procedures.
• Provide autotransfusion services for surgical procedures.
• Clinical use of ECMO and understanding of mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Serve as clinical instructor for USC perfusion sciences students.
• Collaborate and communicate with surgical teams and department leadership.

Skills

Perfusionist

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited perfusion program

Tools

Heart-lung machines

Autotransfusion devices

Job description

• Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Heart/lung/kidney machine use during cardiopulmonary bypass for all various surgical procedures requiring the technology. Able to modify/adapt the system for individual requirements of a case where applicable
• Autotransfusion services for any surgical procedure
• Clinical use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) science
• Understanding of mechanical circulatory support devices
• Clinical instructor for the USC Master of Sciences in Perfusion Sciences student body.
• Concise, clear communication with surgical teams.
• Integrate into the sub-management innerworkings of the department

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, includingadherence to theworkplaceCode of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is 100% on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA or any other USC affiliate institution when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. Comfortable interfacing with highest level of university leadership and university supporters/volunteers. Demonstrated affinity for diplomacy and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Sound judgment and decision making A cooperative and team-oriented attitude Effective facilitator in various settings

Required Qualifications:

Intended graduation from accredited perfusion program at minimum

The hourly rate range for this position is$79.01 - $102.49. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

UCS Perfusion Services is seeking a staff perfusionist. Working directly under the supervision of the Director of USC Perfusion Services, the staff perfusionist works closely with all members of the cardiac surgical team: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical technician and circulating nurse.
The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. Candidates should have experience/exposure to various heart-lung machine systems and their technologies, autotransfusion machines & point-of-care devices.
Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training
Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Graduation from accredited perfusion training program, certified or certification-eligible by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, current CPR/BCLS, knowledge of universal precautions