Clinical Perfusionist

Summary Of Functions

The Clinical Perfusionist is a specialized medical professional responsible for preserving and assessing donor organs for transplantation. The Clinical Perfusionist will perform both Thoracoabdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion (TA-NRP) and Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion (A-NRP). The Clinical Perfusionist will work in a high-performing organ recovery surgery team and must have a strong sense of collaboration, teamwork and excellence in organ recovery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and manage extracorporeal circulation systems.
• Thorough understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, pharmacology, and sterile techniques.
• Administer medications, blood products, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in donor medical records.
• Care and recovery of DCD donors with transplant teams, hospital surgical teams, OPO staff and ICU teams.
• Support patient resuscitation and emergency interventions as needed.
• Maintain equipment logs and perform routine equipment checks.
• Participating in education, quality assurance, and research activities.
• Support hospital partners related to blood management and quality improvement.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Competency in managing a full range of perfusion procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move heavy equipment.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher. Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion program.
• Experience: Prior experience as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist, preferably with experience in organ procurement or DCD cases. Minimum 5 years’ experience. Demonstrated experience with ECOS and other extracorporeal support technologies. Experience with organ procurement procedures is highly recommended.
• Certification/License: Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Current BLS Certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• Equipment: Must be able to use office equipment, including personal computer, fax machine, calculator, photocopier/scanner, cell phone and audio/visual equipment. Reliable automotive transportation required.