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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.
Union :
Non-Union
Number of Vacancies : 2
New or Replacement :
Replacement
Site :
Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital
Department :
Surgical Services
Reports to :
Perfusion Manager
Wage Range : $66.48 - $83.93 per hour
Hours : 37.5 Hours per week
Shifts :
Variable 24/7
Status :
Permanent Full Time
Closing Date :
September 30, 2026
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
Atminimum, 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…
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