NRP-PRN Perfusionist or Perfusion Assistant

NRP-PRN Perfusionist or Perfusion Assistant About Us

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.

• Remote, not on-call availability for organ procurement procedures. The perfusionist will stage with the primary perfusionist, at a central location, gather supplies and equipment and travel with the clinical procurement team (travel provided by logistics team). Travel may be by ground and/or air.
• An Ideal candidate will be within a 4 hour response radius to Denver and have Perfusion experience as an ABCP certified CCP, existing experience as a perfusionist assistant or a strong ECMO Specialist (RN, RT).
• Perfusionist or Perfusion Assistant will receive a minimum of 4 hours notice of a pending case.
• Perform normothermic regional perfusion procedures for organ recovery in the setting of Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD). This involves the cannulation and perfusion at normothermic temperatures to recover and maintain cellular function and viability.
• 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.

• CCP, RN, or RT with extensive ECMO Specialist Experience. Non-certified Perfusion Assistants will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Minimum of 3-5 years with varied case load.
• The ability to think on your feet in a fast paced environment is paramount.
• Prefer prior experience working in a clinical setting related to organ transplantation.
• Proficiency in operating perfusion and other extracorporeal equipment to include monitoring systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

This position is per diem 1099 contract and does not provide benefits.

Per Diem Rate based on experience and qualifications.