Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Company
Providence Health Care
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Location
Vancouver, BC
Duties
Your Day to Day
The Perfusionist:
Selects, assembles, and sets up perfusion and related equipment such as heart-lung machine, cardioplegia delivery system, roller pumps, centrifugal pumps, ventricular assist devices during surgery, post surgery or some medical emergencies.
Sets up auto transfusion system for salvaging and processing patients own blood products during diverse surgeries and post operatively as required.
Sets up, prepares and operates autologous platelet separation system for surgical and non-surgical application.
Operates perfusion and related equipment such as heart-lung machine, oxygen therapy equipment, cardioplegia delivery system, roller pumps, centrifugal pumps, and ventricular assist devices.
Monitors flows and pressures during surgeries, including venous return and arterial infusion of oxygenated blood. Interprets blood gas analysis and adjusts flow and pressure as required.
Carries out various physiological measurements and calculations.
Monitors physiological responses of patients undergoing extracorporeal circulation or other type of mechanical cardiovascular support during surgery or other medical therapy.
Administers crystalloid solutions, colloid solutions, blood products, drugs, and medical gases under the supervision of medical staff.
Participates in research projects and modifies current equipment and procedures as required while maintaining standard of care.
Evaluates new equipment and develops policies and procedures for optimal care.
Cleans, maintains and replaces faulty perfusion equipment, oxygen therapy equipment, and other related equipment. Maintains logs of quality assurance.
Demonstrates perfusion procedures and equipment operation to medical and nursing staff.
Provides training for cardiovascular perfusion students.
Performs review of emergency practice and special procedures on a routine basis to maintain clinical proficiency.
Orders medical supplies as required.
Performs call duty as scheduled.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
What You Bring
Education
Graduation from a recognized and accredited program in Cardiovascular Perfusion technology, plus one year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Perfusionists (C.S.C.P.) and/or American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care.
Demonstrated ability to draw out information that will contribute to understanding the patient/resident's situation in order to explore issues beyond the initial concerns.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Ability to participate in research.
Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students.
Demonstrated ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations.
Start Date
2025-03-03
Hours
Rotation Varies: 0630-1430, 0800-1600, 1200-2000 and on- call
Salary
CAD $62.13/Hr. - CAD $68.10/Hr. Based on Experience
Contact
Name
Cynthia Abdul
Display Name
Cynthia
Title
Recruitment Advisor
Address
1190 Hornby 4th Floor
Job Posting Link
Display Date
2025-02-01
Expiry Date
2025-12-31
