Cardiovascular Perfusionist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access & shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) invites a Permanent Full Time Perfusionist to join the Surgical Services team at Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital. The role focuses on cardiopulmonary bypass, myocardial preservation and patient hemodynamic management in complex cardiac cases.

The successful candidate will bring BSc with Cardiovascular Perfusion diploma and CSCP/ABCP certification (or eligibility), with strong teamwork and communication skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a BSc degree with a diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Certification (or eligibility) with CSCP/ABCP.
• Knowledge of extracorporeal physiology and perfusion procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and optimizes circulatory support and homeostasis during CPB in cardiac and non-cardiac procedures.
• Assembles, operates, and monitors myocardial preservation during CPB.
• Responds to patient needs and delivers appropriate therapies.
• Supports by administering gases, drugs, blood products, and solutions as prescribed.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary bypass

Myocardial preservation

Patient monitoring

Team communication

Time management

Education

BSc with Cardiovascular Perfusion diploma

CSCP/ABCP certification

Tools

Heart-lung machine

Perfusion equipment

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 2

New or Replacement: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Surgical Services

Reports to: Perfusion Manager

Wage Range: $66.48 - $83.93 per hour

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Shifts: Variable 24/7

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Position Summary

UHN’s Perfusion Services supports Toronto’s biggest and busiest suite of ORs, conducting 1750 cardiac surgeries each year. The Perfusion Department actively involved in the Transplant (Heart, Lungs & Liver), Organ Regeneration, ECLS and Ventricular Assist Device Programs. Our suite of ORs incorporates state-of-the-art-technology to assist the surgical teams in handling the most complex cases. We have an environment where creativity and innovative case management are encouraged.

This opportunity is not for everyone, but for those with the desire, motivation, and energy, it will be a life-changing experience.

Duties

• Maintains and optimizes circulatory support and homeostasis of patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac and non-cardiac procedures by utilizing theoretical knowledge and technical skills to assemble, calibrate and operate the heart lung machine
• Assembles, operates, and monitors myocardial preservation during CPB
• Accesses the needs of patients and independently respond to and deliver appropriate therapies
• Provides additional therapeutic services such as:
  • Administering under prescription, various medical gases, anesthetics, drugs, blood products, and crystalloid solutions
  • Induced hypothermia and hemodilution of various degrees
  • Operating and monitoring of Ventricular assist devices
  • Isolated chemotherapeutic limb perfusion; and more
• Demonstrates and understands the operational theory/procedures and performance characteristics of equipment to facilitate their effective and efficient operation in accordance to patient’s requirement
• Ensures the quality of the practice and safety standards is maintained
• Utilizes specialized knowledge to participates in professional development, teaching and education activities within Perfusion Services

• Atminimum, completion of a BSc degree with a diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Certification (or eligibility of certification) with the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP)/or American Board of Clinical Perfusion (ABCP)
• Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice procedures, instruments, equipment, and special techniques
• Specialized knowledge of extracorporeal physiology and mechanics (both adult and pediatric) required
• Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices
• Excellent judgement, problem recognition, and problem solving-skills
• Effective time management skills with the ability to organize work and set priorities for self and others
• Highly developed expertise and effective communication with all other health team members are essential in making the frequent, critical decisions required during the course of a bypass or other related perfusion procedures
• Ability to work both effectively and accurately, adapting under stressful conditions in a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.