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 […]
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 […]
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.
Outsourcing Perfusion Services: How It Can Benefit Your Facility
Cardiac programs live and die by the reliability of their perfusion teams, yet recruiting, onboarding, and retaining Certified Clinical Perfusionists (CCPs) has never been tougher. Outsourcing to a specialized partner like Altamar Cardiovascular gives facilities immediate access to seasoned perfusion talent without the HR headaches or fluctuating labor costs. By right‑sizing coverage, smoothing budgets, and guaranteeing expertise, we help you keep cases on the schedule and patients on the road to recovery.
