Perfusionist II

# Perfusionist IILos Angeles, CAFull-Time# Perfusionist IILos Angeles, CAFull-Time Jan 26, 2026

Healthcare Services
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* Job Summary:

** Operates the heart/lung machine required for: total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels.

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* Essential Responsibilities:

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* * Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.  
* Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.  
* Patient Procedures and Activities.  
* Assist physician in developing new techniques and procedures.  
* Assist provider in patient examinations and procedure.  
* Consult with provider concerning procedures and patient condition.  
* Follow standard infection control procedures.  
* Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures.  
* Observe, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions during and after procedures.  
* Take, record, and monitor patient vital signs.  
* Transport patients to/from procedure area.  
* Assist in cardiovascular procedures.  
* Perform electrocardiograms.  
* Draw arterial blood samples.  
* Assist in insertion/removal of intra-aortic balloon in cardiac surgery.  
* Perform computation of flow rates and dosages during surgical procedures.  
* Administer solutions; withdraw and analyze specimens.  
* Administer physician-ordered medications and solutions during procedures on bypass Monitor I.V.Solutions.  
* Make up cardioplegia solutions for each case.  
* Laboratories - Clean work area.  
* Records and Patient Information - Record and chart patient date.  
* Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.  
* Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities.  
* Equipment and Instruments.  
* Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.  
* Check emergency equipment.  
* Load paper and tape into computer printer.  
* Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies.  
* Operate heart/lung machine during surgical procedure.  
* Arrange for repair of equipment Inspect equipment and instruments for damage.  
* Check stock and order equipment, fluids.  
* Re-sterilize equipment.  
* Administrative and Other.  
* Maintain current licensure/certifications.  
* Maintain proficiency in clinical skills.  
* Other Activities and Responsibilities:  
* Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.  
* SPECIFIC TASK
-RELATED ASPECTS:  
* 1.Procedures - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Electrocardiograph In vivo and In vitro Procedures Operating Room Procedures Pulse Tracing Specimen Preparation.  
* 2.Equipment Computer Heart/Lung Washing/Cleaning.  
* TIME SPENT PROFILE:  
* 1.Type of Activity Scheduled Procedures 57%:  
* Includes patient prep, other prep, performing, assisting, and follow-up actions.  
* Analyzing Information 25%:  
* Includes reading test results, preparing mathematical calculations, and putting specific data into perspective.  
* Collecting and Maintaining Written Information 12%:  
* Includes logs, lab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing and scheduling appointments.  
* Unscheduled Procedures 3%:  
* Including Emergency patient care services and other unscheduled care.  
* Cleaning 3%:  
* Includes sterilization, work area, soaking instruments and decontamination.  
** Pay Grade: 16
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* Basic Qualifications:

** Experience* Three (3) years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion required.

Education
* Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.

License, Certification, Registration
* Basic Life Support
* Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
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* Additional Requirements:

*** Ability to demonstrate knowledge of cardiac transducers, monitoring systems, cell savers, auto transfusion devices, cardiopulmonary bypass pump, EKG strip recorders and other cardiovascular intraoperative equipment and related supplies.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

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** Notes:**- This is a variable position, start times may vary within the specific shift.

-If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 6:30 am
-6:00 pm,back up 8 hour shift will be 6:30 am to3:00 pm.  PDN-a0ecfed7-4f1b-4a91-8bcb-cc
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* Job Summary:

** Operates the heart/lung machine required for: total or partial cardiopulmonary bypass for surgical correction of various types of cardiac defects and surgical repair of diseases of the heart and abnormalities of the great vessels.

*
* Essential Responsibilities:

*
* * Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.  
* Patient Health Care Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.  
* Patient Procedures and Activities.  
* Assist physician in developing new techniques and…