UCLA Healthcare - Senior Perfusionist
(304918)
Location: Los Angeles, California - United States
Posted: 2/22/2009
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Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Perfusionist
UCLA Title: Senior Perfusionist
Job No.: H41464
Work Hours:
Work Location: BS-284 CHS
Minimum Salary: $34.50 / $6003
Maximum Salary: $46.40 / $8074
Layoff Referral Deadline:
Job Duties:
Provides patient care in the form of support services of 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 -term assist devices, etc. This may include operation of devices such as adult IABP, VAS, ECMO and CPS. Other additional duties assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate all routine equipment, special devices, monitors. Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Knowledge of several cardiac disease, defects and congenital anomalies. Knowledge of a variety of organ preservations. Knowledge of several cardiac disease, 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 and infants. Advanced knowledge of arteries, veins, organs, and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body for adult, pediatric and infant patients. Knowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products in association of support by extracorporeal circuits and devices. Ability to follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion, ECMO protocols. Utilize formula and applied mathematics in associated application of perfusion protocols. Ability to work flexible long hours during the day and night. Ability to spend 95% or working time seating, stooping, standing, reaching up and down, handling equipment and supplies carefully and safely. Ability to take calls and report to work in a timely manner. Ability and skill of team work. BA/BS required. ABCP is required.
Additional Requirments / Information
Job Capacity: Employee (full-time)
Minimum Education Level: See Job Description
Visa Sponsorship: No
Related Industries: Nursing
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