Perfusionist Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 54,906 - 66,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Perfusionist for the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. This full-time position requires expertise in operating, maintaining heart-lung machines and related instruments. The Clinical Perfusionist will be responsible for conducting blood gas analyses, equipment training for peers, and participating in research in perfusion.

Candidates must have an advanced certificate in Cardiovascular Perfusion and be a member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion. The role offers a dynamic environment in a vital healthcare capacity.

Qualifications

• Advanced certification in Cardiovascular Perfusion is required.
• Membership in good standing of the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP).
• Eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain the heart-lung machine and related equipment.
• Conduct blood gas analysis and quality control of analyzers.
• Train other healthcare professionals on equipment usage.

Skills

Operation of heart-lung machine

Equipment maintenance

Blood gas analysis

Research in perfusion

Education

Cardiovascular Perfusion advanced certificate

Cardiovascular Perfusion diploma

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Job description

Position #: 182181

Expected Start Date: June 29, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Perfusion

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Perfusionist - Senior $54.906 to $66.978

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description: The Clinical Perfusionist sets up, operates and maintains the heart‑lung machine and related equipment such as the intra‑aortic balloon pump, autotransfusion devices, ecmo and vads. The incumbent is responsible for routinely checking all hardware and maintains perfusion‑related equipment and disposables stock on an ongoing basis, carrying out blood gas, heparin concentration, activated clotting time, and thrombelastograph analysis as well as quality control and calibration of those analyzers. The incumbent also acquaints other health care professionals with the perfusionist’s handling and use of equipment. They initiate, participate in, and complete research projects in perfusion‑related areas. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Education

• Cardiovascular Perfusion advanced certificate

Memberships

• A member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP)

Other Education and Training

• Cardiovascular Perfusion diploma is acceptable
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body