Travel Perfusionist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Job Opportunity: Perfusionist

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• May be assigned to an "Emergency Team" with expectations to stay onsite during emergency events or be part of relief teams.
• Call schedule includes weekdays and weekends in rotation.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Adult cardiopulmonary bypass
  • Ventricular assist support
  • Intra Aortic Balloon Pump support
  • ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • Auto transfusion
  • Physiological monitoring
  • Hemofiltration including acute dialysis
  • Operation of various blood analyzers and ex-vivo organ systems

Required Qualifications

• Valid Perfusionist license in Louisiana
• Minimum 2 years of Perfusionist experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of a formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology
• Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or RQI accepted
• National Perfusionist Certification verification required within 30 days of start
• State license verification required within 30 days of start; must be active upon submission
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start indicating good health
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant screenings not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (as applicable)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – positive IGG titer or completed vaccine series
  • Hepatitis B – positive antibody titer, completed vaccine series, or booster after negative titer
  • Varicella – positive IGG titer, completed vaccine series, or booster after negative titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated annually
• Resume/application required with 7 years employment history and explanations for gaps
• Photo for badge: full color, passport-style, taken within last 6 months, plain background, no obstructions or filters

Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with emergency team assignments and potential extended stays during emergency events.
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Perfusionists to work in a dynamic clinical environment with advanced cardiopulmonary support technologies.