Manager, Perfusion Services

Indiana Organ Procurement Organizat•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana Donor Network is a nationally recognized healthcare organization, serving as the crucial link between donors and patients awaiting life-saving organ transplants, healing tissue, and corneas that restore sight. As the state’s federally designated organ recovery organization and an accredited tissue bank, we are dedicated to making a profound impact on countless lives. We are seeking a Manager, Perfusion Services to join our team. The Manager, Perfusion Services ensures that the perfusion staff observe consistent and uniform standards of practice. This includes, but is not limited to, adherence to all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies, including CMS, UNOS, FDA, and institutional policies, work instructions, and approved guidelines. They will serve as the internal and external champion for Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) and organ perfusion (kidney, liver perfusion, and lung/EVLP) programs — leading innovation, education, and optimization strategies to improve organ viability and transplant outcomes while collaborating with perfusion device and surgical partners.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Perfusion Science, Cardiovascular Technology, or related field required
Minimum 10 years of progressive clinical perfusion experience, including advanced roles in ECMO, VAD, or organ perfusion.

Nice To Haves

Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credential from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) preferred.
Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience in Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) and/or machine perfusion (kidney, liver, lung/EVLP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of perfusion and extracorporeal activities
Develops and implements departmental procedures and operational standards that ensure compliance with Indiana Donor Network, UNOS, CMS, FDA, and institutional protocols.
Oversees the daily operations of perfusion services, including NRP and organ perfusion procedures.
Serves as a technical expert in Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) and ex vivo organ perfusion technologies (kidney, liver, and lung/EVLP) to optimize donor organ recovery and transplantation.
Monitors perfusion charting, case documentation, and data integrity for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinates with Indiana Donor Network staff and transplant teams to ensure safe and effective normothermic regional perfusion.
Ensures proper maintenance, readiness, and safety testing of perfusion and organ preservation equipment via supply chain biomed collaboration.
Participates in and contributes to institutional and organizational committees, including the Medical Advisory Committee.
Develops and maintains continuing education opportunities for perfusionists, including CEU programs and competency validations.
Leads organ perfusion innovation and utilization strategies
Partners with Organ Utilization, Clinical Management, Surgical Services, and Transplant Partners to enhance organ viability through NRP, EVLP, and machine perfusion technology.
Collaborates with Business Analytics and Organ Services to evaluate data and outcomes related to organ recovery and utilization.
Analyzes trends in perfusion-related organ discards, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing process refinements.
Acts as a resource and subject matter expert for technologies, including normothermic regional perfusion and organ perfusion systems.
Works with Business Analytics to develop dashboards and data tracking tools for perfusion metrics and organ perfusion performance indicators.
Supports the integration of new technologies and evidence-based practices to improve the safety and efficiency of donor management.

Benefits

100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and dependents
Annual health savings account contributions
Paid pet insurance
Annual bonuses for performance and retention
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Professional development and growth opportunities
A mission-driven, supportive work culture

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