Perfusionist - $180K-240K per year

SpecialtyCare is seeking a Perfusionist for a job in Palmdale, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Perfusionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Perfusionist: Heart of the Operation
Receive a
$2,000+/month stipend for 24 months
to go directly toward your mortgage or rent. We invest in your clinical expertise, so you can invest in your home.
You've spent your career mastering everything surrounding Perfusion. Now, find the professional home that respects your experience and protects your time. SpecialtyCare is seeking a
Senior Perfusionist (15+ years preferred)
to join a stabilized, 2-person team in Palmdale, CA. This is a rare opportunity designed for the seasoned professional who wants to maintain their clinical edge without the burnout of high-volume centers or ECMO responsibilities. You will not find a better work-life balance anywhere else.
Why This Role is Different:
Enjoy a lower-volume, adults-only caseload that emphasizes clinical quality over quantity.
Join a well-organized market with a leadership team that views work-life balance as a metric of success, not just a buzzword.
Work alongside four talented surgeons in an environment where your 15+ years of clinical judgment are valued as a cornerstone of the OR team.
Whether you are a California local or looking to relocate for the sunshine, Palmdale offers the perfect "slow-down" without stepping away from the profession you love.
Located in the scenic Antelope Valley, Palmdale offers a lifestyle often lost in the rest of Southern California:
One of the few regions in CA where your salary goes further, offering beautiful mountain views and spacious homes.
Enjoy the desert's natural beauty and 300+ days of sunshine, with the cultural excitement of Los Angeles just an hour away.
Low traffic, excellent local recreation, and a family-friendly community.
Compensation & Benefits:
$50,000 Sign-On Bonus
Salary Estimate: $220,000 - $240,000 per year (commensurate with your extensive
experience.
Full Suite of Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, matching 401k, student loan repayment assistance, and a generous PTO plan.
We cover your CEUs, conference fees, and professional association dues to keep you at the forefront of the field.
Requirements
Graduate of an Accredited Perfusion training program.
ABCP Certification.
15+ years of experience preferred (Mentorship mindset and deep clinical expertise are highly valued).
Must reside within 30 minutes of the hospital for call responsibilities.
SpecialtyCare
is the largest provider of perfusion services in the United States. With our national presence and local professionals, we support 1 in 8 of all heart surgeries in the country. We are the Employer of Choice for more than 500 perfusion leaders. We support our team members by allocating funds for continuing education, conferences, and dues for professional associations. All of our full-time Perfusionists are encouraged to attend conferences and be active participants in state perfusion societies. We also offer a wide range of competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, a matching 401K plan, student loan repayment assistance, paid parking, and a generous PTO plan.
Position Requirements
Graduate of Accredited Perfusion training program.
Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP)
or meets other Company requirements as a perfusionist.
Ability to work on Call; must live within 30 minutes from the hospital.
The Successful Candidate:
The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued:
Focused on clinical quality and delivering the absolute best results for patients.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a high stress environment necessary.
Excellent communication skills and basic computer skills are essential.
Proven self-starter who works well independently and as a part of the OR team.
Lives the SpecialtyCare Values – Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.
Salary Estimate: $180,000 - $230,000 / year (Several factors, such as specific skill set, education level, certifications and years of experience, are considered to determine actual compensation.)
SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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SpecialtyCare Job ID #7159. Posted job title: Perfusionist - Palmdale, CA - $50,000 Bonus

About SpecialtyCare

Start Your Journey with SpecialtyCare

Our versatile experts assist in a broad range of surgeries in ORs across the country, but one of the constants we see is the deep responsibility physicians feel for their procedures’ success and their patients’ health.

Surgeons invest so much of themselves in their work, that it is only right they have a highly trained, capable, and trustworthy team by their side. 

Surgeons need integrated specialists who fully understand their methods and preferences. They need equipment that is perfectly prepped and ready every single time. They need people in the room pushing themselves just as hard as they are to deliver excellence day in and day out. That’s why we work with and train the best in perfusion, IONM, ECMO, surgical assist, minimally invasive surgical support, deep brain stimulation, and more. Discover rewarding roles in allied healthcare that offer growth, development, and the chance to positively impact lives every day.

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Benefits

• Continuing Education
• Employee assistance programs
• Vision benefits
• Discount program
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Medical benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Sign-On bonus