Perfusionist - Operating Room- F/T, Day Shift

About the Organization

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals, and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, an American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department, and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research, and medical education.

About the Role

Under the direction of the attending physician, the Principal Perfusionist provides routine and specialized patient care services requiring extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation. The Principal Perfusionist delivers advanced perfusion techniques for myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration, and blood conservation/concentration.

Responsibilities

• Operate all routine equipment, special devices, and monitors.
• Manage sterile and perfusion supplies, including extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric, and infant patients.
• Apply knowledge of blood components, plasma composition, and the use of blood products in association with extracorporeal circuits and devices.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of human anatomy, disease processes, physiology, and biochemistry.
• Understand arteries, veins, organs, blood flow paths, pressures, and gas exchange within the body for all patient populations.
• Independently initiate bypass for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.
• Follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion protocols.
• Apply formulas and mathematics in perfusion protocols.
• Adhere to sterile techniques in the delivery of patient care.
• Work in compliance with TJC, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols applicable to operating room procedures and departmental policies.

Requirements

• 2 years of demonstrated experience working as a perfusionist, preferably in a Level I trauma center.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Cardiac Perfusionist (required).
• Basic Life Support certification (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.

Benefits

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

• Background check and Live Scan.
• Employment misconduct disclosure requirement.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Compliance with vaccination policies.
• Adherence to smoking and tobacco policy.
• Drug-free environment.
• Additional conditions may apply, including California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act compliance, E-Verify, and pre-placement health evaluation.