NRP Perfusionist Per Diem - Denver, CO in Denver, Colorado at Integration Health

Integration Health is seeking a Per Diem NRP Perfusionist to join our team of local Perfusionists and NRP Assistants in the greater Denver, CO area to serve as second assist on organ procurement cases. This role will accompany the primary NRP Perfusionist on cases and provide backup and logistical support, including charting, point-of-care (POC) testing, and equipment setup and teardown.

An ideal candidate will be within a 4-hour response time radius of Denver, CO. This role will be a per diem 1099 independent contractor position. Company benefits are not available for this role. The pay rate for this role is a daily rate of $750.

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:

• Remote, not on-call availability for organ procurement procedures. The NRP Perfusionist will receive a minimum of 4 hours notice of a pending case.
• This role 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 time radius of Denver, CO.
• 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
• Minimum of 3-5 years 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.