Perfusionist
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Perfusionist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Perfusionist
• Shift: 5x8 Day shifts
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 4 years preferred
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend call rotation approximately every 5th weekend with possible holiday coverage
• On-call Requirement: Yes, as needed
• Block Schedule: Possible, discuss with manager
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay for cancelled hours; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet Status: Magnet hospital/facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 562 beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Certifications & Licenses

• State License (Primary Source Verification required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA (RQI acceptable)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - required based on unit/specialty
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - required based on unit/specialty
• National Tech Certification Verification (Primary Source Verification)

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Perfusionist (higher value taken if discrepancies)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or equivalent
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

State-Specific Requirements (Illinois)

• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for clinical candidates without an IL state license
• Illinois Department of Corrections inmate search within 30 days of start
• Illinois Most Wanted search within 30 days of start
• Illinois State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry search within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form must be completed within 7 days of contract signing if applicable
• Facility accommodates latex allergies

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive credentialing and health requirements to ensure safety and compliance.