Staff Perfusionist

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.

Requirements

Intended graduation from accredited perfusion program at minimum
Graduation from accredited perfusion training program, certified or certification-eligible by American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion, current CPR/BCLS, knowledge of universal precautions
Experience/exposure to various heart-lung machine systems and their technologies, autotransfusion machines & point-of-care devices.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.