Perfusionist - Operating Room- F/T, Day Shift

About the Role

Under direction 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.

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.
• Administer blood components and fluids in association with extracorporeal circuits and devices.
• Independently initiate bypass for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient populations.
• Follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion protocols.
• Utilize formulas and applied mathematics in the application of perfusion protocols.

Requirements

• 2 years of demonstrated experience working as a perfusionist, preferably in a level one trauma center.
• Advanced knowledge of human anatomy, disease processes, physiology, and biochemistry.
• Understanding of arteries, veins, organs, and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, as well as pressures and gas exchange for all patient populations.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in English.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Knowledge of TJC, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols related to operating room procedures and departmental policies.
• Understanding of sterile techniques in patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Certified Cardiac Perfusionist.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.

Education

Not specified.

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

The final candidate must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct disclosure.
• Legal Right to Work in the United States.
• Compliance with Vaccination Policies, Smoking and Tobacco Policy, and Drug Free Environment.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement.
• Additional conditions may apply, including California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, and Pre-Placement Health Evaluation.

For more details, visit: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.