Perfusion Assistant

USC Department of Surgery Perfusion Division

Autotransfusion technology
Organ procurement recovery efforts
Cardiopulmonary bypass
The Perfusion Assistant will perform patient care utilizing autotransfusion technology, assist with organ procurement recovery efforts across the western United States, and assist Certified Perfusionists during their patient support/treatment, utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass for all cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries

Job Summary

  • The Perfusion Assistant will perform patient care utilizing autotransfusion technology, assist with organ procurement recovery efforts across the western United States, and assist Certified Perfusionists during their patient support/treatment, utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass for all cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries.
  • Maintenance of all department supplies and equipment will be monitored and documented accordingly and regularly.
  • Staff must be able to fly in fixed-wing aircraft and/or helicopters for travel.

Matching Summary

The Perfusion Assistant will perform patient care utilizing autotransfusion technology, assist with organ procurement recovery efforts across the western United States, and assist Certified Perfusionists during their patient support/treatment, utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass for all cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • autotransfusion technology
  • organ procurement recovery efforts
  • cardiopulmonary bypass
  • maintenance of department supplies
  • fly in fixed-wing aircraft and/or helicopters

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of universal precautions
  • experience with perfusion equipment

Key Requirements

  • High school or equivalent
  • BLS/CPR Basic Life Support
  • BLS/CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • <1 year experience
  • Experience in clinical or research healthcare setting
  • mechanical ability

Work Rights

Not specified

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