Staff Perfusionist

• Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Heart/lung/kidney machine use during cardiopulmonary bypass for all various surgical procedures requiring the technology.
  
  
  

Able to modify/adapt the system for individual requirements of a case where applicable

• Autotransfusion services for any surgical procedure
• Clinical use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) science
• Understanding of mechanical circulatory support devices
• Clinical instructor for the USC Master of Sciences in Perfusion Sciences student body.
• Concise, clear communication with surgical teams.
• Integrate into the sub-management innerworkings of the department
  
  
  

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position is 100% on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA or any other USC affiliate institution when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a complex medical or academic development setting encouraged. Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. Comfortable interfacing with highest level of university leadership and university supporters/volunteers. Demonstrated affinity for diplomacy and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships at all levels. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. Ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Sound judgment and decision making A cooperative and team-oriented attitude Effective facilitator in various settings

Required Qualifications

Intended graduation from accredited perfusion program at minimum

The hourly rate range for this position is $79.01 - $102.49. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations

USC Perfusion Services is seeking a staff perfusionist. Working directly under the supervision of the Director of USC Perfusion Services, the staff perfusionist works closely with all members of the cardiac surgical team: surgeon, anesthesiologist, surgical technician and circulating nurse. The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. Candidates should have experience/exposure to various heart-lung machine systems and their technologies, autotransfusion machines & point-of-care devices. Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Graduation from accredited perfusion training program, certified or certification-eligible by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, current CPR/BCLS, knowledge of universal precautions

Job ID REQ20174607 Posted Date 05/01/2026

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