Senior Perfusionist - Peds

Job Description The Regents of the University of California San Francisco seeks a Senior Perfusionist (SR NEX) for the Perfusion Pediatric SFMED department. Working primarily in the operating rooms and across the hospital, you will provide expert extracorporeal circulation, myocardial protection, and mechanical circulatory support for high‑acuity cardiac surgeries, transplants, and emergent cases. You will serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and quality‑improvement leader within a multidisciplinary cardiac team. The Senior Perfusionist performs all duties of the Perfusionist classification and serves as an advanced clinical resource responsible for independently managing complex adult, pediatric, neonatal, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases. Senior Perfusionists exercise advanced clinical judgment, provide consultation to physicians and staff, lead quality improvement activities, and serve as preceptors and mentors for staff and students. The main operating room delivers patient care through provision and management of capital supplies, instrumentation and technological support as well human resources in collaboration with medical and paramedical staff to effectively manage patients undergoing elective, urgent, and emergent surgical intervention. Clinical perfusionists are members of the open-heart surgery team, working primarily in cardiac operating theatres, as part of a team which includes cardio-thoracic surgeons, anesthetists, cardiologists, healthcare scientists working in cardiac sciences, theatre nurses and operating department practitioners. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Successful completion of an accredited perfusion education programCurrent Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular PerfusionBLS certificationOne (1) to Two (2) years of progressively responsible perfusion experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated competency managing adult, pediatric, and neonatal perfusion proceduresDemonstrated competency managing ECMO, VAD, and advanced circulatory support systemsAbility to independently manage highly complex clinical situationsDemonstrated leadership, precepting, and mentoring experienceKnowledge, skills, and ability to operate all routine equipment, special devices, monitorsKnowledge of sterile and perfusion supplies including extracorporeal oxygenators, tubing circuits, and cannulae for adult, pediatric and infantsKnowledge of blood components, plasma composition of the human body and use of blood products in association of support by extracorporeal circuits and devicesAdvanced knowledge of human anatomy, disease processes, physiology, and biochemistryAdvanced knowledge of arteries, veins, organs and specific paths of blood flow throughout the body, of pressures and gas exchange within the body for all patient populationsAbility to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to read, write and communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast paced, constantly changing environmentAbility to learn and apply TJC, CDC, and AABB standards and protocols that apply to operating room procedures and departmental policies and protocolsKnowledge of sterile techniques in the delivery of patient careAbility to independently initiate bypass for adult, pediatric and neonatal patient populationAbility to follow orders, take directions, and implement written perfusion protocolsUtilize formulas and applied mathematics in associated application of perfusion protocolsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Understanding of applicable regulatory requirementsKnowledge of EPIC medical record systemBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Education and Experience.Experience in a tertiary academic medical center or Level I Trauma CenterPediatric and neonatal perfusion experienceECMO specialist experienceParticipation in research, publication, or quality improvement initiativesREQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:BLSCertified Cardiac Perfusionist (CCP) or eligibility as applicable to classification About Us About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . 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