Clinical Perfusionist - VA Medical Center

CLFC Healthcare and Communications•San Juan, PR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking a Board Certified Clinical Perfusionist to join our team supporting cardiovascular surgical services at a VA medical center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is a unique opportunity to practice perfusion in a tropical, island setting while serving the Veteran community across the Caribbean Healthcare System. The position supports elective cardiac surgical procedures and patient evaluations on a long-term contract with a base year and four option years.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited perfusion education program
Current Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) certification through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), or board eligible with CCP exam scheduled
Active, unrestricted license or certification as required by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Minimum two (2) years of clinical perfusion experience in a hospital-based cardiac surgery program
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Proficiency with modern perfusion systems, including centrifugal and roller pump technologies
Experience with cell salvage and autotransfusion techniques

Nice To Haves

Certified Autotransfusionist (CAT) certification through ABCP (dual CCP/CAT certification)
Experience in a VA or federal healthcare environment
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
Experience with minimally invasive cardiac surgery perfusion techniques
Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (CPRS/VistA)

Responsibilities

Operate and manage cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) equipment during open-heart surgical procedures, ensuring safe and effective extracorporeal circulation throughout each case
Perform autotransfusion services including intraoperative cell salvage, blood component processing, and hemoconcentration to optimize patient blood management
Conduct pre-operative assessments of patients scheduled for cardiac surgery, reviewing medical history, laboratory values, and imaging to develop individualized perfusion plans
Monitor and manage anticoagulation protocols during bypass, including ACT testing, heparin dosing, and protamine reversal
Maintain and calibrate all perfusion equipment including heart-lung machines, heater-coolers, blood gas analyzers, and cell salvage devices per manufacturer specifications and institutional protocols
Document all perfusion activities in the patient medical record in compliance with HIPAA and VA documentation standards
Participate in quality assurance activities, including case reviews, equipment maintenance logs, and adverse event reporting
Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR nursing staff to ensure coordinated intraoperative care