NRP Perfusion Assistant - Per Diem Orlando, FL in Orlando, Florida at Integration Health

Per Diem NRP Perfusion Assistant - Orlando, FL

Description : Integration Health is seeking a (Per Diem) NRP Perfusion Assistant to join our team of local NRP Perfusionists and NRP Assistants in the greater Orlando, FL area to serve as second assist on organ procurement cases. The NRP Perfusion Assistant will accompany the primary NRP Perfusionist on cases and provide second-assist support during organ procurement cases and logistical support, including charting, point-of-care (POC) testing, and equipment setup and teardown.

Job Title: NRP Perfusion Assistant

Location: Orlando, Florida
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Pay Rate: $450 daily rate

Schedule: Per Diem (Case-Based Assignments are offered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. Independent contractors determine their availability and may accept or decline individual assignments.)

About Us: Integration Health is a Joint Commissionaccredited 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. At Integration Health, we not only take pride in offering a great work-life balance to our team members, but we also make it essential to provide our staff with the necessary tools they need to be successful!

Position Details:

• Coordinate with the primary NRP Perfusionist and clinical procurement team in preparation for organ procurement procedures.
• Report to a designated staging following acceptance of an assignment. Gather, prepare, verify, set up, and break down equipment and supplies required for the assignment.
• This role will stage with the primary Perfusionist at a central location, gather supplies and equipment and travel to the organ procurement location as required. Travel may occur by ground or air and may be coordinated by Integration Health or its designated logistics provider.
• An ideal candidate will be within a 4-hour response time radius of Orlando, FL.
• Perfusion experience as an ABCP-certified CCP, or a strong ECMO Specialist (RN, RT) is preferred.
• Perform normothermic regional perfusion procedures for organ recovery in the setting of Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD). This involves 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 enzymes, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• CCP, RN, or RT with extensive ECMO Specialist Experience
• Unrestricted RN or Respiratory Therapy licensure/credentials applicable to the services to be performed.
• Significant ECMO Specialist experience for RN or RT candidates.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with varied caseload.
• 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, including monitoring systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.