Opportunity: Perfusionist
 Opportunity Details
Posted Start Date: ASAP
Specialty: Cardiopulmonary
Location:   Get Map Loma Linda, CA, USA
Job Position Code: 5101  
Openings: 4
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:

Benefits include:

            • Competitive salary

            • Comprehensive benefits including:

                        - Medical

                        - Dental

                        - CME

                        - Relocation Assistance

                        - Paid Malpractice Insurance

 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. 
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 Contact Information
Contact: The Physician Recruitment Team
Email: RecruitMD@llu.edu

 Practice Information
Practice Name: Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
Year Established: 1905
Number of physicians in group: 1000+
History of group / practice:

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. Today we are building a new hospital and expanding our children’s hospital to continue meeting the health needs of our community. The new towers will be state-of-the-art, allowing for the newest advances in technology and patient care. We are also greatly expanding and enhancing our already robust research enterprise through a new collaborative research center and program endowments. 
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.
Practice Description :

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million. 
If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.