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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 is 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
- Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
- All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
- Please ensure you check your email regularly.
- At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
- 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.
Skills
- Cardiovascular Perfusion
- Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP)/or American Board of Clinical Perfusion (ABCP) certification
- Extracorporeal physiology and mechanics
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Continuing education
Location
- Toronto General Hospital
- Toronto Western Hospital
Work Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Variable 24/7 Shifts
Experience Level
- Students with a set-exam date welcome to apply
Education Level
- BSc degree with a diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion
Salary/Compensations
- CAD 66.48 - CAD 83.93 - hourly
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- 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.