Cardiovascular Perfusionists support complex cardiac and non-cardiac procedures at UHN's Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals. This is a full-time position with variable 24/7 shifts.
UHN's Perfusion Services supports a busy operating-room suite and conducts 1,750 cardiac surgeries annually. The Transplant Department works across heart, lung, and liver transplantation, organ regeneration, ECLS, and ventricular assist device programs. Perfusionists use specialized equipment, extracorporeal physiology, and technical skills to provide patient therapies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble, calibrate, and operate heart-lung machines
- Maintain circulatory support and patient homeostasis during bypass
- Monitor myocardial preservation during cardiopulmonary bypass
- Administer prescribed gases, anesthetics, drugs, and blood products
- Operate and monitor ventricular assist devices
Requirements:
- BSc degree and diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion
- CSCP or ABCP certification, or eligibility
- Knowledge of adult and pediatric extracorporeal physiology
- Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication during critical perfusion procedures
Apply cardiovascular perfusion expertise, bypass management, and therapeutic support skills across UHN's complex surgical programs.
Cardiovascular Perfusionist Toronto employer: University Health Network
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