Contract Perfusionist/Autotransfusion Specialist in San Juan, Puerto Rico

PsyPhyCare•San Juan, PR

31d•Onsite

About The Position

A hospital-based surgical program in San Juan, Puerto Rico is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Clinical Perfusionist to provide on-site perfusion and autotransfusion services in support of cardiac and surgical procedures. The perfusionist will be responsible for operating heart-lung machines, managing extracorporeal circulation during surgery, and providing blood management through autotransfusion systems. This role supports surgical teams in delivering safe and effective care during complex cardiovascular procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Perfusion Technology or related field
Board Certified or Board Eligible Clinical Perfusionist (ABCP)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Ability to obtain facility credentialing and privileging
Experience operating cardiopulmonary bypass equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cardiac surgical programs
Experience with autotransfusion systems
Experience working in hospital surgical environments
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary surgical teams

Responsibilities

Operate heart-lung bypass machines during cardiac surgery
Manage extracorporeal circulation and patient hemodynamics
Provide autotransfusion services during surgical procedures
Monitor and adjust perfusion parameters during operations
Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams
Maintain and prepare perfusion equipment and devices
Document procedures and patient data in clinical records
Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Cardiopulmonary bypass management
Autotransfusion and blood conservation techniques
Surgical perfusion support
Patient monitoring during cardiovascular procedures
Pre-procedure equipment preparation and post-procedure documentation