Perfusion Assistant

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

USC Department of Surgery Perfusion Division is recruiting a Perfusion Assistant. 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. 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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail] . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$143438.htmld

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Related undergraduate study
• 1 year
• Knowledge of universal precautions
• Experience with perfusion equipment and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care utilizing autotransfusion technology
• Assist with organ procurement recovery efforts across the western United States
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees