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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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
Provides additional therapeutic services such as: Induced hypothermia and hemodilution of various degrees
Provides additional therapeutic services such as: Operating and monitoring of Ventricular assist devices
Provides additional therapeutic services such as: Isolated chemotherapeutic limb perfusion
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

Requirements

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 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

Skills

Cardiovascular Perfusion
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Myocardial preservation
Ventricular assist devices
Isolated chemotherapeutic limb perfusion
Extracorporeal physiology
Extracorporeal mechanics
Communication
Time management
Problem solving
Teamwork

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

Permanent Full Time
Variable 24/7 Shifts

Education Level

BSc degree with a diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion

Salary/Compensations

CAD 66.48 - CAD 83.93 per hour

Benefits

Competitive offer packages
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, on-site gyms, etc.)

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.