Description

Perfusionist
Location: New Orleans, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Perfusionist

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 5x8-Hour Shifts (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures
• Provide ventricular assist support and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump support
• Perform ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Perform auto transfusion, physiological monitoring, and hemofiltration including acute dialysis
• Operate various blood analyzers and ex-vivo organ systems
• Participate in on-call rotation on weekdays and weekends as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Perfusionist (operating room setting requires 3 years)
• Completion of a formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (CCP)
• Active Louisiana Perfusionist license or Louisiana Perfusionist license in pending status (candidates with pending licensure must apply for licensure within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Current AHA certifications required
• Must meet travel compliance distance requirements (greater than 65 miles from facility)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel contract experience is welcomed, but first-time travelers will be considered
• Experience in a high-acuity cardiovascular or operating room environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiovascular setting with a leading healthcare facility
• Orientation is provided and billable modules are completed during orientation hours