Perfusionist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Perfusionist

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts with variable hours between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM
• Weekend: None
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Holidays: If one major holiday falls during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall, both must be worked. If three major holidays fall, two must be worked.
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 hours for 12-week assignment)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Perfusionist
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Georgia State Perfusionist License (HARD STOP: must have Georgia license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (if applicable to specialty)

Compliance and Screening

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval

Required Documentation and Health Requirements

• Background check (including education verification) completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification or official transcripts/diploma related to specialty
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive TB test)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended but not required)
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Color Blind Testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification and 2 clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Competency exams may be required depending on specialty and unit assignment
• No call or weekend shifts required for this position

This position is ideal for Perfusionists with at least 1 year of experience who hold a Georgia license and are seeking a travel contract in Atlanta with a 12-week assignment length. Prior travel experience is not required.