Perfusionist - Dover, DE

Strata Critical Recovery (formerly Keystone Perfusion) is seeking a
Full-Time Staff Perfusionist to join our team at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Dover, Delaware
. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing cardiac surgery program with a strong sense of collaboration, clinical excellence, and professional support.

Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus is a leading regional medical center delivering advanced cardiovascular care in a modern, patient-centered facility. Dover offers a welcoming community, excellent schools, and convenient access to both Philadelphia and the Delaware beaches.

The program averages about 200 open-heart procedures per year
, including CABG and valve repair/replacement, with minimal ECMO support. There are no transplant or VAD cases at this site.

Location: In-Person at the Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Dover, Delaware
Compensation: $155,000 – $180,000 depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Days/Nights/Call

• Surgical Services
• Intensive Care or Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units
• Other hospital areas requiring emergent bypass support

• Direct Supervision: Physician performing the procedure & On-site Manager of Perfusion Services
• Indirect Supervision: Regional Perfusion Manager & Keystone Executive Leadership

• Operate and manage extracorporeal circulation systems
• Support procedures involving ECMO, IABP, autotransfusion, hemofiltration, and blood gas analysis
• Administer medications, blood products, and anesthetic agents via the extracorporeal circuit
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in patient medical records
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and ICU teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Support patient resuscitation and emergency interventions as required
• Maintain equipment logs and conduct routine checks to ensure readiness
• Participate in ongoing education, quality assurance, and research initiatives
• 401(k):
  Company contribution
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME Reimbursement

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular perfusion education program
• Certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) or board eligilbel
• American Heart Association or Red Cross health care provider BLS Certification

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Competency across a full range of perfusion procedures
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with documentation habits
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and professionalism
• Willingness to participate in professional development and continuous improvement

• Maintain inventory and ensure readiness of perfusion-related supplies and disposables
• Support hospital initiatives related to blood management and quality improvement
• Participate in monthly department meetings and Keystone educational programs