Perfusionist
New Orleans, LA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Perfusionist Travel/Contract Job – New Orleans, Louisiana

Position Overview

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: New Orleans, LA
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Call: Weekdays and weekends on rotation
• Unit may assign you to an Emergency Team during events, requiring you to stay onsite or be part of relief efforts as directed by your unit manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct adult cardiopulmonary bypass procedures
• Provide ventricular assist support
• Provide Intra Aortic Balloon Pump support
• Conduct Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Perform autotransfusion and physiological monitoring
• Manage hemofiltration including acute dialysis
• Operate various blood analyzers and ex-vivo organ systems

Required Qualifications

• Valid Perfusionist license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Perfusionist, including experience within the last year
• Completion of a formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted; must be current at start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted; must be current at start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, indicating good health
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months; annual updates required
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine required only for select departments (not applicable here)
• Seasonal flu vaccination, declination, or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Resume/application with 7 years of employment history and explanation for any gaps
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Color passport-style photo (no filters or obstructions) taken within last 6 months, uploaded within 24 hours of booking
• Competency exam specific to specialty, completed within 1 year prior to start, minimum 80% score, updated annually
• Compliance with facility-specific emergency preparedness protocols during hurricane season (June 1 – Nov 30)

Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted for this role.
• Prior travel experience is not required.
• Candidates must be comfortable with potential emergency team assignments and extended onsite presence during emergency events.
• All license and certification renewals must be completed prior to start date if expiring within 30 days of start.
• Background and credential verifications must be completed and approved before assignment start.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and perfusionists considering this travel contract opportunity.