Job Description
Perfusionist – Travel Assignment
Location: Hartford, CT
Shift: Morning shifts: 06:00–14:30 / Afternoon shifts: 14:00–22:30
Call shifts: 24 hours (06:00–06:00), weekday and weekend, 1st/2nd/3rd call
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week
Guaranteed Hours: 40/week
Weekly Gross: $6046
Breakdown: -
W2: $113
Perdiem: $1526
Licensure & Certifications Required:
- Current State of Connecticut Perfusion License
- Current ABCP Certification
- Current BLS Certification
Role Overview:
The client is seeking a Traveling Perfusionist to join their dedicated team. This role requires flexibility with rotating shifts and call obligations (including weekends and holidays). A 30-minute response time is required when on call. The schedule follows a 13-person rotation covering:
- Morning Shifts (06:00–14:30)
- Afternoon Shifts (14:00–22:30)
- Call Shifts (weekday/weekend, 24 hours: 06:00–06:00; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd call)
Responsibilities:
- Provide perfusion support for elective and STAT adult open-heart procedures (CABG, AVR, MVR, aortic repairs, AngioVac, heart transplants, ECMO, acute VADs).
- Support non-cardiac procedures such as liver transplants, HIPEC, ECMO (VV), autologous blood recovery.
- Operate and manage cardiac support devices : IABP, Impella CP/5.5/RP Flex, ProTek Duo, ECMO (VA), CentriMag, HeartMate 3.
- Administer medications, blood products, and anesthetic agents under supervision.
- Perform equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and documentation.
- Maintain proficiency with accessory equipment and ensure adherence to hospital policies and perfusion best practices.
- Participate in quality management, performance improvement, staff education, and policy development.
- Uphold Hartford Hospital’s standards of patient care, professionalism, and teamwork.
Highlights:
- High-acuity hospital with exposure to advanced perfusion practices.
- Opportunity to support a broad range of procedures and devices.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong physician and surgical team support.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,