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As a Perfusionist, you’ll be an important contributor to the nation’s largest and most advanced heart and lung transplant program. Our exceptional team of clinical professionals combined with leading-edge technology makes UCLA Health the trusted destination for the most diverse and complex cardiac cases.
Routine patient care is under the direction of the Director of Perfusion and the Attending Cardiac Surgeon. You will provide critical patient care as you support 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.
Salary Range: $91.79 - $101.36/Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
BA/BS Degree.
CPR Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
CCP (ABCP) within 24months from graduation date.
6 months of pediatric and adult experience - preferred.
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, moves, pushes, and pulls 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.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.
