Specialtycare Perfusion (formerly Hospital Clinical Services Group, Fresenius Medical Care, etc)
Pros
National perfusion company. Can relocate you to various locations across the country, including Puerto Rico. They will hire literally anyone looking for employment. Not selective. That's about it.
Cons
Too many to list, but here are some of the common complaints my perfusion colleagues and I agree on about Specialtycare. These feedbacks are from current and previous employees that have worked for Specialtycare within the last 10 years. Local management has little integrity and lack of accountability. Most are perfusionists-turned salesmen. Turnover is relatively high, and the main reason for the employees resigning is management. Also, compared to other perfusionists in the DFW, Specialtycare's compensation is one of the lowest in the area (15-20% below average). Benefits are minimal. No potential for personal growth, other than to leave the company. Although not emphasized at time of hire, management will force employees to travel to other accounts against the employees' will. Also, management's main focus is on sales and bottom line, often at the expense of quality patient care. Numerous inputs from employees on methods to improve patient care were dismissed, not only due to cost but often due to politics. Specialtycare is quick to hire new grads instead of experience clinicians to minimize cost, despite their customers’ (surgeons, hospital staff, patients) true service needs. A hospital staff quoted “Your boss (Specialtycare) is trying to sell me everything under the sun! Give me heads up so I can go hide when he comes around.” Most current employees will attest to this sad culture that exist within Specialtycare. Majority would leave if other opportunities were available. Unfortunately, perfusion is a small market and the company has a monopoly in Ft. Worth.
