Staff Perfusionist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a Staff Perfusionist to support the cardiac surgical team at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities include operating heart-lung machines, providing autotransfusion services, and serving as a clinical instructor for students. Candidates must graduate from an accredited perfusion program, have strong communication and organizational skills, and be comfortable in a medical environment. This is a fully on-site position with a competitive hourly rate of $79.01 - $2.49.

Qualifications

• Intended graduation from an accredited perfusion program at minimum.
• 6-12 months of experience is preferred.
• Certification-eligible by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

Responsibilities

• Use heart/lung/kidney machines during surgeries.
• Provide autotransfusion services for surgical procedures.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team-oriented attitude

Sound judgment and decision making

Education

Graduation from accredited perfusion training program

Current CPR/BCLS certification

Job description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Heart/lung/kidney machine use during cardiopulmonary bypass for all procedures requiring the technology, with the ability to modify/adapt the system for individual case requirements.
• 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 inner workings of the department.

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is 100% on-site and the employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA, or at another 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 the 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 an accredited perfusion program at minimum.

The hourly rate range for this position is $79.01 - $2.49. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as 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.

USC 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.