Board Certified Perfusionist - San Francisco, CA

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is seeking experienced Board Certified Perfusionists for on-site contract positions at a federal medical center in San Francisco, California. This is an exceptional opportunity for seasoned perfusion professionals to serve veterans and contribute to life-saving cardiovascular surgical programs.

Position Overview

We are hiring two on-site perfusionists and one on-call perfusionist to support a high-volume cardiovascular surgery program. You will operate heart-lung machines, manage extracorporeal circulation, and provide critical perfusion services during open heart surgery, ECMO, IABP, and autotransfusion procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct all cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for adult and pediatric cardiac surgery cases

- Manage and operate ECMO circuits, IABP, and ventricular assist devices

- Perform autotransfusion (cell salvage) services during surgical procedures

- Monitor and maintain physiological parameters during extracorporeal circulation

- Prepare, calibrate, and prime heart-lung machines prior to each case

- Document all perfusion records accurately and completely

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education

- Maintain and troubleshoot all perfusion equipment

- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams

Required Qualifications

- Graduate of an accredited perfusion technology program

- CCP (Certified Clinical Perfusionist) certification through ABCP (American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion)

- Minimum 3 years of continuous certified perfusion experience

- Minimum 1,000 documented clinical perfusion cases

- Current BLS and ACLS certifications

- Current, unrestricted state license (if applicable)

- Open heart surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass experience

- ECMO, IABP, and autotransfusion proficiency

- Clean professional malpractice history

Preferred Qualifications

- 10+ years of clinical perfusion experience

- CAT (Certified Autotransfusionist) certification through ABCP

- Experience in a federal healthcare setting

- Proficiency with electronic health record systems

- Experience mentoring junior perfusionists

Compensation

- Independent Contractor: $104 - $126 per hour (commensurate with experience)

- Malpractice insurance coverage provided

- Professional development and continuing education support

- Relocation assistance considered for exceptional candidates

About CLFC Healthcare & Communications

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is a Small Disadvantaged Business specializing in healthcare staffing and language access services. With 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters deployed nationwide, we partner with federal agencies to deliver clinical excellence.

CLFC Healthcare & Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, submit your resume and certifications directly through this posting.