Cardiovascular Perfusionist (Talent Pool)

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital                                             
Department: Surgical Services
Reports to: Perfusion Manager     
Work Model: On-Site
Wage Range: $66.48 to 83.93 per hour (Salary will be commensurate with experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Variable 24/7
Status: Permanent Full Time 

This is a Talent Pool posting for all Cardiovascular Perfusionist vacancies, we will be in touch for all openings that become available that align with your credentials. Talent Pools are for external candidates only.

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