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Perfusionist 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - H.45
Senior Perfusionist - 9027
Perfusionist - 9028
Assistant Perfusionist - 9029

December, 1980

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SERIES CONCEPT

Perfusionists perform duties associated with the operation of heart-lung 
and other equipment during all cases requiring cardiopulmonary by-pass.  
Incumbents assemble and operate heart-lung machines under sterile 
conditions; assemble, calibrate and operate blood pressure, 
electrocardiographic and electroencephalographic equipment, operate 
and maintain related equipment (included as examples, but not intended 
to be limiting, are Intra-Aortic Balloon pump, auto transfusion systems, 
Haemonetics Cell Saver, Pacemaker analyzing systems); perform 
maintenance on heart-lung machines and related equipment which may 
include siliconizing, calibration and replacement of defective 
components; and assist in the procurement of perfusion equipment.  
Incumbents may be assigned responsibility for equipment inventory and 
maintenance records; may participate in clinical research activities 
involving testing and use of new techniques and organ perfusion 
equipment such as pumps, oxygenators and heat exchangers; may 
participate in formal technician training programs; may direct the work 
of other Perfusionists including trainees; and may assist in the 
recruitment and selection of Perfusionists.  The series consists of 
three levels; entry, operational and lead/advanced operational.  The 
distinction between levels is based on the degree of supervision 
exercised over the position and the assignment of lead responsibilities.

                          CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Perfusionist

Under general supervision, incumbents assign and direct the work of 
Perfusionists and trainees, participate in equipment evaluation and 
procurement; maintain records pertaining to equipment use and 
maintenance; participate in research programs involving testing, and 
evaluation of experimental techniques and equipment; participate in 
formal training programs; and perform the normal range of duties 
outlined in the series concept.

This is the lead/advanced operational level of the series.

Perfusionist

Under supervision incumbents perform the range of clinical duties 
outlined in the series concept.

This is the operational level of the series where the majority of 
positions are allocated.

Assistant Perfusionist

Under close supervision incumbents assist in the performance of clinical 
duties outlined in the series concept, but typically are not assigned 
research or training responsibilities.

This is the entry level of the series.  Incumbents are normally expected 
to advance to the operational level of the series.

                       MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbents for positions in the Perfusionist series are expected to have 
experience in the operation of heart-lung and other equipment required 
for cardiopulmonary bypass cases; and to possess the skills, 
knowledges, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the positions.

NOTE: Specific qualification requirements are defined for positions by 
      the appropriate user departments.

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