Perfusionist

Terrestris Global Solutions•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Perfusionist to support the Veteran community in the San Francisco, CA area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals. Position Highlights: Logistics: Contract Type: One (1) base year plus four (4) Schedule: Work Schedule: Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Off-hours Coverage: on- call during all hours when the VAPAHCS OR and Cath Lab are closed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays The On-call perfusionist(s) must be available at all times to provide on-site perfusion services within 30 minutes of a page or call when medically indicated Location: San Francisco, CA I’ve never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team? In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective. What does a typical day look like for t he Perfusionist? You will: Assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with bypass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types Perform onsite Perfusion/Autotransfusion Services in the treatment of care for eligible veteran beneficiaries as referred and authorized by the Malcom Randall VAMC Responsible for the preparation and operation of the heart and lung machines/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures, maintaining blood volume in the patients, and preventing shock or air embolus Assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept a patient on extracorporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure Other services include preparation, maintenance, and operation of VA-owned equipment, including the heart-lung machine, auto-transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump, and centrifugal ventricular assist device What qualifications do you look for? You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have: Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship 10 years of experience Performed and have documentation of: Perfusion for a minimum of 5 Ross cases per year Perfusion for a minimum of 20 complex aortic dissection/aortic arch cases per year, including hypothermic circulatory arrest with retrograde and/or antegrade cerebral perfusion Performed documented: ECMO and LAVA ECMO for a minimum of 20 cases per year Angiovac procedures Impella procedures Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Previous experience with the VA is a plus If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes. What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer? We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. DILBERT © 2018 Scott Adams. Used By permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship
10 years of experience
Performed and have documentation of: Perfusion for a minimum of 5 Ross cases per year
Perfusion for a minimum of 20 complex aortic dissection/aortic arch cases per year, including hypothermic circulatory arrest with retrograde and/or antegrade cerebral perfusion
Performed documented: ECMO and LAVA ECMO for a minimum of 20 cases per year
Angiovac procedures
Impella procedures
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the VA is a plus
If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

Responsibilities

Assist the Cardio-Thoracic service with bypass surgical cases and valve replacement of various types
Perform onsite Perfusion/Autotransfusion Services in the treatment of care for eligible veteran beneficiaries as referred and authorized by the Malcom Randall VAMC
Responsible for the preparation and operation of the heart and lung machines/pumps in conjunction with maintaining a sterile environment for procedures, maintaining blood volume in the patients, and preventing shock or air embolus
Assemble supplies and equipment in preparation to accept a patient on extracorporeal circulation in cases of premature cardiac arrest or failure
Other services include preparation, maintenance, and operation of VA-owned equipment, including the heart-lung machine, auto-transfusion pump, intra-aortic balloon pump, and centrifugal ventricular assist device