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Principal Perfusionist

Work Location
West Hills,CA

Job #29743

Work Hours
Variable shifts (4/10-hr shifts or 3/12-hr shifts) including assigned on-call duties, nights, and weekends

Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career

Duration
indefinite

Salary Range
$114.01-151.89 Hourly

Posted Date
May 29, 2026

Bargaining Unit
AFSCME – EX

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The Principal Perfusionist works effectively under the supervision of the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Director of Cardiac Perfusion Services. You will report directly to the Director and are expected to work independently. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the department during the absence of the Director.

Under the order of the attending physician, the Principal Perfusionist provides routine and specialized patient care services requiring extracorporeal circulation and/or oxygenation.  The Principal Perfusionist provides advanced perfusion techniques for myocardial and/or organ protection and preservation, blood component and drug/fluid administration and blood conservation/concentration. You will provide Principle Perfusion coverage for the West Valley UCLA Health System for primary clinical coverage. The West Valley Principle Perfusionist will maintain the protocols, equipment, and inventory at West Valley UCLA Health, working in collaboration with Infection prevention, regulatory team for JACHO and DPH compliance, POCT and Operative service to provide cardiac support. The West Valley Principal Perfusionist will also provide coverage at Ronald Reagan UCLA Westwood based on operational needs.

Salary Range: $114.01 – $151.89/Hourly

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