Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital                                             
Department: Surgical Services
Work Model: OnSite
Reports to: Perfusion Manager     
Grade: B0:12
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Variable 24/7
Status: Permanent FullTime 
Closing Date: January 31 2025

Position Summary
UHNs Perfusion Services supports Torontos 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 stateofthearttechnology 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 lifechanging experience.

Duties

• Maintains and optimizes circulatory support and homeostasis of patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac and noncardiac 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 patients 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

Qualifications :

• At minimum 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 solvingskills
• 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 fastpaced team environment
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

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 )
• 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 onsite gyms etc.)

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

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime