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UCLA Health Sr. Perfusionist in Los Angeles, California
Description
The Perfusionist is daily supervised and given routinework assignment and responsibilities by the Director and attending physicians.Routine patient care is under the direction of the Director and the AttendingCardiac Surgeon. Under the order of the Attending physician, the Perfusionistprovides patient care in the form of support services of extracorporealcirculation and/or oxygenation, myocardial and/or organ protection andpreservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration. This includesassembly and operation of the heart-lung machine and extracorporeal circuits,operation of heater, coolers and cardioplegia delivery system, also bloodconcentrators, coagulation monitors, and long -tern assist devices, etc. Thismay include operation of devices such as Heart lung machine, IABP, VAD and ECMO. Qualifications
We're seeking a highly-motivated, flexible individual with:
A Bachelor's degree with graduation from an accredited perfusion program
ABCP and BCLS certification
Experience with a variety of heart-lung machines, centrifugal pumps, IABP, implantable ventricular assist devices, intraoperative autotransfusion devices, blood saturation monitors, hemodynamic pressure transducers, ECMO, anticoagulation monitors, etc.
Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, including cardiac diseases, defects and congenital anomalies
Knowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies, including extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for all patient populations
Understanding of a variety of organ preservations
Knowledge of blood products/components and plasma composition of the human body
Exceptional communication, organizational, prioritizing and teaching skills
Ability to learn and apply JCAHO, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols
Knowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient care
Ability to work flexible hours as well as lift and move objects/equipment weighing up to 350 lbs.UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles, as well as the highly-respected David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, UCan at UCLA Health.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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