Cardiovascular Perfusionist — Lead Complex Cardiac Surgeries

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

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s top hospital with a large cardiac/perfusion program. The Perfusion Services support Toronto’s busiest ORs, handling 1750 cardiac surgeries yearly and participating in transplant and ECMO programs.

We are hiring four permanent full-time Cardiovascular Perfusionists at Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospital, with 37.5 hours/week and 24/7 shifts. Competitive benefits and HOOPP are offered.

Qualifications

• BSc degree with a diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion.
• Certification (CSCP or ABCP) or eligibility.
• Thorough knowledge of perfusion theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize circulatory support during CPB in cardiac and non-cardiac procedures.
• Operate and monitor myocardial preservation during CPB.
• Assess patient needs and deliver appropriate therapies.
• Administer gases, drugs, blood products and crystalloids under prescription; manage hypothermia and hemodilution.
• Ensure equipment safety, participate in education and professional development.

Skills

Judgement

Time management

Communication

Stress management

Continuing education

Education

BSc with Cardiovascular Perfusion diploma

CSCP or ABCP certification

Tools

Heart-lung machine

CPB equipment

Extracorporeal circulation devices

Job description

University Health Network (UHN) is Canada’s top hospital with a large cardiac/perfusion program. The Perfusion Services support Toronto’s busiest ORs, handling 1750 cardiac surgeries yearly and participating in transplant and ECMO programs.

We are hiring four permanent full-time Cardiovascular Perfusionists at Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospital, with 37.5 hours/week and 24/7 shifts. Competitive benefits and HOOPP are offered.