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 adherenceto the workplace Codeof 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 - $02.49. 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

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.

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 theBackground Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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