Half-Time NRP Perfusionist

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Integration Health is a Joint Commission-accredited leader in ECMO and perfusion support. We deliver confidence through expert staffing, patient transport, and program development-advancing critical care and improving patient outcomes nationwide.

Job Title: Half-Time NRP Perfusionist

Location: Orlando, FL

An NRP Perfusionist is a professional responsible for the setup, operation, and management of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) during Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) organ donation procedures. The role focuses on maintaining optimal organ perfusion following declaration of death.

Job Description
• Remote, on-call availability for organ procurement procedures. The perfusionist will stage at a central location, gather supplies and equipment, and travel with the clinical procurement team (travel provided by the logistics team). Travel may be by ground and/or air.
• This position includes 24/7 call responsibility for half of each month, shared with a local partner.
• Expected caseload is 3-4 cases per half-month coverage period.
• This position is responsible for covering 26 weeks per year with 26 weeks off.
• This position will be eligible to be the second/backup perfusionist during off-call for a per diem rate.
• Perfusionist will receive a minimum of 4 hours notice of pending case.
• Maintain perfusion parameters such as oxygenation, pH, temperature, and flow rates throughout the perfusion process. Make necessary adjustments to optimize organ function and viability.
• Perform and analyze point of care testing equipment during the perfusion process, including but not limited to anticoagulation, liver enzyme, lactates, and blood gas testing.
• Work closely with transplant surgeons, organ procurement coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate the timing and logistics of normothermic regional perfusion procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of perfusion parameters, organ assessments, and transplantation outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional protocols for organ preservation and transplantation.
• Identify and address any issues or complications that may arise during the perfusion process. Implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure the successful preservation of organs for transplantation.

Qualifications
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in clinical perfusion or a Masters degree with a certificate in Clinical Perfusion.
• Minimum of 3-5 years with varied case load. This position is well-suited to an experienced perfusionist with a wide variety of settings and equipment.
• The ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment is paramount.
• Prior experience working in a clinical setting related to organ transplantation is preferred.
• Proficiency in operating perfusion and other extracorporeal equipment to include monitoring systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Certifications
• Current and valid ABCP Certification as a Clinical Perfusionist (CCP)

Physical Requirements
• Frequent standing, walking, and reaching during long procedures.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to hospital environments, anesthetic gases, and biohazards.
• Requires precise visual acuity for monitoring equipment and patient parameters.

Job Benefits
• Integration Health (IH) is proud to offer an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees.
• Expected Salary of $130,000.
• Opportunities for Bonus Pay on weeks off.
• 100% employer-paid term life, accidental death and dismemberment, as well as short and long-term disability plans for full-time employees.
• 100% employer-paid PPO medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.

• • IH covers 70% of the health, vision, and dental insurance costs for full-time employees' dependents.
  • Eligible dependents may be added to the employee's benefits selections, with 30% of the premium costs deducted from the employee's payroll.

• Eligible for the company 401K plan.

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