Travel Perfusionist
New Orleans, LA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Allied Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available

Opportunity:

Perfusionist - Perfusionist

Job Details:

• 2 years of experience required
• Unit will accept first-time travelers
• Call required on weekdays and weekends in rotation
• Patient ratio of 1:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• 8 hours of orientation provided
• One pre-approved time off allowed
• Work with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Must live over 65 miles from facility (no local travelers accepted)
• No call-ins permitted
• Must be separated from facility for 1 full year before returning as travel
• May be assigned to "Emergency Team" during emergency events with expectation to stay until event passes
• Conduct adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures
• Provide ventricular assist support and Intra Aortic Balloon Pump support
• Conduct ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Perform auto transfusion, physiological monitoring, and hemofiltration including acute dialysis
• Operate various blood analyzers and Ex-vivo organ systems
• Required education: Completion of formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology
• Required certification: Certified by The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Required license: Current Louisiana State Board of Medical Perfusionist license (must have in hand at submission)
• BLS certification required
• Specialized skills include ECMO, Blood Conservation Techniques, IABP, VAD, and various cardiac surgical procedures

Facility:

This major medical center is a comprehensive healthcare facility offering advanced cardiac and cardiovascular services. The facility provides sophisticated perfusion services supporting complex cardiac surgeries, heart transplants, and advanced life support procedures. The medical center maintains state-of-the-art equipment for extracorporeal procedures and operates a high-volume cardiac surgery program with specialized teams for emergency cardiac events.

Location:

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, vibrant music scene, and world-renowned cuisine, making it an exciting place to live and work. The city provides diverse entertainment options, historic architecture, and a thriving healthcare community with excellent professional development opportunities.