Level II - Perfusionist

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Perfusionist Level II for a job in Los Angeles, California.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: Perfusionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

USC Department of Surgery is recruiting a Staff Perfusionist II. The Staff Perfusionist II will provide all aspects of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support for adult and pediatric patients, operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation necessary to support or replace a patients own cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions and Induce and reverse hypothermia and hyperthermia. The Staff Perfusionist II will also write, collect, and maintain documentation for each case, and ensure maintenance of all equipment and quality control.

The hourly rate range for this position is $83.37 - $89.00. 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.

Minimum Education:
Specialized/technical training
Minimum Experience:
3 years
Addtional Experience Requirements
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Minimum Skills:
Three years’ experience as an adult perfusionist, with some experience as a pediatric perfusionist.
Graduate from school of perfusion technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or its predecessor, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification, or board eligible for certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).
Attends and completes all hospital-required safety training courses, and maintains ABCP certification, as well as certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support (BLS), and/or basic cardio life support (BCLS).
Demonstrated attention to details, and excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Experience:
3 years
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in perfusion science, organic chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, or related field of study.
Previous experience in an academic medical environment.
Demonstrated experience in crisis situations.
Membership in relevant professional organizations.
Fluency in Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL) and/or other languages in addition to English.
Demonstrated experience interacting with individuals and groups various diverse backgrounds, exercising diplomacy, tact, good judgment, and discretion.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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USC Keck Job ID #REQ20159920. Posted job title: Staff Perfusionist II

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