What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perfusionist - Cardiac Perfusion Services position at UCLA Health Careers?
As a Perfusionist, you’ll be an important contributor to the nation’s largest and most advanced heart and lung transplant program. Our exceptional team of clinical professionals combined with leading-edge technology makes UCLA Health the trusted destination for the most diverse and complex cardiac cases.
Routine patient care is under the direction of the Director of Perfusion and the Attending Cardiac Surgeon. You will provide critical patient care as you support 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 -tern assist devices, etc. This may include operation of devices such as Heart lung machine, IABP, VAD and ECMO.
Salary Range: $91.79 - $101.36/Hourly
Salary : $92 - $101