Staff Perfusionist - Full-time (with on-call rotation) - Jeff. Hwy. - New Orleans-Sign on Bonus
Ochsner Clinic Foundation | |
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans | |
Dec 20, 2024 | |
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job conducts adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass, provides ventricular assist support, provides Intra Aortic Balloon Pump support, and conducts ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. May also be required to perform auto transfusion, physiological monitoring, hemofiltration including acute dialysis, and operate various blood analyzers. Ochsner Health System has an exciting opportunity to join the innovative, quality-driven perfusion department at our main campus hospital in New Orleans, LA!! We support a wide range of services and have a very comprehensive scope of practice, including cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, ECMO, LVAD insertion and monitoring, including Heartmate 2 and 3, TandemHeart, and Impella, intra-aortic balloon pumps, HIPEC, and thoracic transplants. Additionally, we are the only LVAD and thoracic transplant center in the state. Come join us for an exciting opportunity in a growing cardiac surgery program in the best city in the South!! This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required -Completion of a formal training program in Extracorporeal Technology Work Experience Required -None. Preferred - 2 yrs experience Will consider strong new graduates Certifications Required -Certified, or eligible for certification, by The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion. Current license as a Perfusionist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical OR ability to obtain a state license . Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association. Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10-20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) orcareers@ochsner.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View theEEO is the Law posterand itssupplement, as well as thepay transparency policyfor more information. Affirmative Action Policy Statement |