Clinical Perfusionist

Company

Fraser Health

Fraser Health is one of Canada's largest and fastest growing health authorities. Over 25,000 employees, 2,500 physicians and 6,500 volunteers provide a wide range of integrated health care services to over 1.6 million people living in in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and oversee operations of 12 hospitals, BC’s first dedicated outpatient care and surgery centre and services in public health, home health, mental health and residential care facilities.We are proud of the innovation, commitment, professionalism and tenacity of our physicians, employees and volunteers. More than any building or technology, it's our people who make Fraser Health distinct.

Location

Royal Columbian Hospital New Westminster BC

Duties

Managing a still heart during open heart surgery requires critical concentration and a high level of confidence. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Perfusionist in Perfusionist Services located at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, British Columbia.

In the role of Clinical Perfusionist you will provide technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques and monitor physiological responses of patients undergoing open heart surgery.

Build on your education and career experience as you:

To join our team you have:

Graduated from a recognized program in Perfusion Science
Two years of experience is preferred but new and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion and/or American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion certified

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, here’s why you should apply!

Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH), located in New Westminster, BC, is a major tertiary referral centre and is the only hospital in Fraser Health to perform open heart surgery. The Royal Columbian Hospital also has the only ECLS retrieval/transport program in BC. We have custom ECLS transport equipment including the Maquet Cardiohelp to facilitate all ECLS retrievals/transports. Our team supports 950-1000 open-heart and 25-35 ECLS cases per year. In addition, the Perfusion Department supports over 400 cell saver and over 200 Intra-aortic Balloon Pump’s. Currently phase one of a multi-year, multi-phase redevelopment project is underway at RCH that includes multiple projects to prepare the hospital’s infrastructure for future expansion.

You will have the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective fields. We aim to build an environment where you love the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor handling our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces.

Work with an experienced and dedicated multidisciplinary team in the urban hub of New Westminster! We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends and family as a great place to work!

Apply now to join our diverse team.