Opportunity: Perfusionist
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: ASAP
Specialty: Cardiopulmonary
Other Specialties Considered:  
Location: Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Position Code: 5101-03-2018  
Openings: 1
J1/H1B Visa? H1B Accepted
Location Overview:

Loma Linda is located between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beach cities, skiing, hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities. This region also has excellent private and public school systems.


 Offer Details
Other Benefits:

Competitive Benefit Package Provided.


 Job Description

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery is seeking a Perfusionist to join our team.

Essential Duties

  1. Reviews patient medical history, consults with surgeon or anesthesiologist, and obtains necessary information to set up heart-lung machine and related equipment.
  2. Prepares and tests equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  3. Completes American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AMSECT) pre-bypass checklist before surgery.  Documents perfusion procedure and patient parameters.
  4. Operates heart-lung machine to divert patient’s blood and circulate it outside the body, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents through the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure for myocardial protection.
  5. Monitors and observes operation of heart-lung machine and patient’s physiological variables such as blood temperature, blood composition, and flow rate and adjusts equipment to maintain normal body functions.
  6. Takes corrective action when abnormal situations arise, and keeps surgeon and anesthesiologist fully informed about patient’s condition at all times.
  7. Operates other mechanical devices to assist in the conservation of blood and blood products during surgery.
  8. Cleans, adjusts, and maintains heart-lung machine in proper functioning condition at all times.
  9. Delivers controlled cardioplegia. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, within the Clinical Perfusionist Scope of Practice.
  10. Complies with all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards.
  11. Ensures adequate supplies are maintained.  Orders supplies, as needed
  12. Available to be on-call and travel as scheduled.

This is not a J1 position. 

 Contact Information
Contact: The Physician Recruitment Team

Email: RecruitMD@llu.edu

 Practice Information
Practice Name: LLU Faculty Medical Group
Year Established: 1995
Number of physicians in group: 950+
Philosophy of the group:

Loma Linda has long been a leader in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Christian organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

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