Perfusionist
Monroe, Louisiana
Saint Francis Medical Center Downtown

Job Opportunity: Perfusionist

Location: Monroe, Louisiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves call duties as a Perfusionist.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Perfusionist
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum industry standard for Perfusionist roles (typically 1-3 years). No indication of prior travel experience required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (AHA or ARC only)
• Professional License: Active and valid license for the State of Louisiana (or Mississippi if applicable), verified within 30 days of start and maintained throughout assignment.
• Certification: Certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion required.
• National or Board Certificate: Relevant to Perfusionist specialty.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine or exemption accepted (optional)
• MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement.
• Fit Test: N95 mask fit test completed within 1 year prior to start, updated annually.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with required signatures.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30), medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• TB Test: Negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year or 2-step TB skin test; if positive, must provide clearance or treatment proof.
• Health Statement: Signed and dated within 1 year, confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement.
• Tdap: Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with required signatures.
• Annual TB Questionnaire: Required within 6 months of start; if positive, evaluation and treatment proof required.
• Drug Screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start.

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• Criminal Background Check: Must include SSN address trace, county and national criminal checks, education and employment verification (last 5 years), driving record, and various federal watch lists. Completed within 30 days prior to start.
• Skills Checklist: Unit-specific to scope of practice, updated annually and within 1 year prior to start.
• Competency Exam: Passing score (80% or higher) on required exams within 1 year prior to start.
• Core Competencies: Annual completion of HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives, etc.
• Badge Photo: Forward-facing, well-lit, neutral background photo in JPEG format.
• Contract Annual Education Packet: Required annually.
• Eye Exam & Color Vision: Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within 1 year prior to start.

Summary

This is a long-term Perfusionist assignment in Monroe, Louisiana requiring certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion and active licensure in Louisiana. The role includes call responsibilities and requires comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and professional verifications. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.

Note: All credentials and documentation must be current and compliant with facility and state requirements prior to start.