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.
Responsibilities
- 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 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
Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) years recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion required.
- Graduate from an accredited school of clinical perfusion.
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical Perfusionist Certificate from American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
- 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.
- Must be proficient in current perfusion techniques, including antegrade cerebral perfusion.
Notes:
- The estimated start date for this position is October 2026.
- Stand by shifts are required on weekends and holidays, and during off‑hours, with the ability to report to work within 30 minutes.
- During the first six months, the employee will be required to temporarily and intermittently work at location(s) outside Orange County
Pay: $95.79 - $127.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least three (3) years of recent experience in Cardiac Perfusion?
- Did you graduate from a formal academic accredited school for Clinical Perfusionist?
- Are you a Board Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist?
- Do you have experience with antegrade cerebral perfusion technique?
Work Location: In person
