Perfusionist
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Perfusionist

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 5x8 hour day shifts
• On-Call: Yes, required as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend call rotation approximately every 5th weekend, with possible holiday coverage
• Block Schedule: Open to discussion with manager
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience preferred
• First-time travel perfusionists accepted

Required Licenses & Certifications

• State Perfusionist License (Illinois)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required based on unit/specialty

Facility Information

• Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
• Scrub color provided
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or US ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal and Sex Offender checks
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
• Illinois-specific background checks including:

  • Department of Corrections Inmate Search
  • State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
  • Most Wanted Search
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (must be done in Illinois, 3 business days prior to start)
• Education verification (degree or transcript)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (3M masks accepted), except for those requiring PAPR
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or documented immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Parking Permit forms within 7 days of contract signing

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is suitable for perfusionists with at least 4 years of experience who are open to travel assignments and weekend/on-call rotations. The facility is a high-acuity, Level I trauma center with a strong emphasis on compliance and credentialing.