Principal Perfusionist

The Principal Perfusionist works effectively under the supervision of the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Director of Cardiac Perfusion Services. You will report directly to the Director and are expected to work independently. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the department during the absence of the Director.

Under the order of the attending physician, the Principal Perfusionist provides routine and specialized patient care services requiring extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation. The Principal Perfusionist provides advanced perfusion techniques for myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration and blood conservation/concentration. You will providePrinciple Perfusion coverage for the West Valley UCLA Health System for primary clinical coverage.The West Valley Principle Perfusionist will maintain the protocols, equipment, and inventory at West Valley UCLA Health, working in collaboration with Infection prevention, regulatory team for JACHO and DPH compliance, POCT and Operative service to provide cardiac support.The West Valley Principal Perfusionist will also provide coverage at Ronald Reagan UCLA Westwood based on operational needs.

Salary Range: $114.01 - $151.89/Hourly

REQUIRED:

• BA/BS degree and4 yrs in adult clinical management.
• CCP certification.
• CRP Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• 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.
• Ability and skills to supervise.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a healthy and professional manner regarding sterile dress code etiquette and communicate in a professional manner.