What to Ask Before You Accept a Perfusion Role (That Most Clinicians Don’t Think About)
By Benjamin Greenfield, Recruitment Director at Altamar Cardiovascular Services When evaluating a perfusion role, salary, location, and schedule are usually near the […]
From Coverage to Consistency: How Top Programs Standardize Perfusion Quality
By Chris Odom, VP of Business Development at Altamar Cardiovascular Services A perfusion program can have qualified clinicians on every shift and still struggle […]
“We’re One Perfusionist Away from Canceling Cases”: How to Build a More Resilient Coverage Model
A proactive staffing strategy can protect patient access, support clinicians, and give cardiac programs room to grow. By Chip Dahl, Business Development […]
What Top Perfusionists Actually Want in a Perfusion Program (And Why Many Hospitals Miss It)
By Benjamin Greenfield (Recruitment Director) and Chris Odom (VP of Business Development) Recruiting experienced perfusionists has become increasingly difficult, but the challenge […]
The Real Cost of Perfusion and ECMO Instability: Why Hospitals Need a Workforce Hedge
Cancelled Cases, Burnout, Revenue Loss, and the Risk of Operating Without a Plan By Matt Ehman, Business Development Manager at Altamar Cardiovascular […]
Why Some Perfusion Roles Burn You Out and How to Spot the Difference Before You Accept
When evaluating perfusion roles, most job descriptions focus on salary, benefits, and location. Those factors matter, but they rarely tell the full […]
ECMO on Your Roadmap: Why Is Staffing the Bottleneck?
By Matt Ehman, Business Development Manager at Altamar Cardiovascular Saying ECMO staffing is “the bottleneck” can oversimplify one of the most operational and clinically […]
Why High-Performing Perfusionists Are Choosing Travel Perfusion
Travel perfusion is gaining traction among experienced clinicians, but not for the reasons often highlighted in traditional staffing narratives. Compensation and flexibility matter, but for high-performing perfusionists and ECMO specialists, the decision is more closely tied to clinical exposure, program quality, and the ability to stay engaged in complex, evolving cardiovascular environments.
Why Transplant Facilities Are Turning to Outsourcing NRP Services to Reduce Complexity and Risk
As the adoption of Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) continues to grow, transplant programs and OPOs are facing a new layer of operational and clinical complexity. Many are now exploring outsourcing NRP as a way to manage this shift without overextending internal teams. For decision-makers already balancing staffing, compliance, and patient outcomes, simplifying one of the most resource-intensive components of organ recovery can make a meaningful difference.
The Team Behind the Care: Altamar Cardiovascular Client Services
At Altamar Cardiovascular, our Client Services team is more than a point of contact. We work with hospitals facing real operational risk, from fragile perfusion coverage to rising labor costs and inconsistent program performance. We’re a strategic extension of your cardiovascular program. Our team understands what happens when one perfusionist calls out, when ECMO demand increases, or when leadership is asked to do more with less. Made up of experienced leaders and specialists, our team combines clinical insight with business expertise to deliver solutions that truly support patient care. From the first conversation to a long-term partnership, we focus on understanding your needs and helping you operate with confidence.
How Outsourced Autotransfusion Services Can Improve Your Blood Management Program
Blood management is no longer just a clinical function. It’s a strategic priority that impacts outcomes, costs, compliance, and patient experience. As hospitals face ongoing blood shortages and increasing performance expectations, leaders are rethinking how to strengthen their programs from the inside out. Autotransfusion services offer a powerful way to reduce donor reliance while improving safety and efficiency in the operating room. When integrated effectively, autotransfusion services become a defining advantage in a modern, high-performing blood management program.
Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP): What You Need to Know
Organ transplantation is one of the most time-sensitive and complex procedures in modern medicine. Success depends not only on the skill of the surgical team but also on the preservation of the organs themselves. As the demand for transplants grows, hospitals and transplant centers are turning to advanced methods like Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) to expand the donor pool and improve outcomes.
