Perfusionist

**Perfusionist**:
Competition #

482

Job Title

Perfusionist

Department

Perfusion

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

Days

Bilingualism Required

N/A

Police Check Requirement

N/A

Site

RLHC-ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

$38.48-$50.53

Application Closing Date

November 22, 2023

**Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Professional**

The Perfusion department at Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual with relevant experience to join their team in the position of Perfusionist. Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Cardiodiagnostics and Perfusion, the successful incumbent will perform technical duties involved in the maintenance and operation of cardiovascular perfusion and related equipment for a variety of surgical and therapeutic procedures. They will work collaboratively with members of the health care team to achieve excellence in patient care and provide expert perfusion consultation to patients and their families.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description below.

**HSN INCENTIVES**

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire.

We also offer Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire. HOOPP is a defined benefit pension plan, and one of the leading pension plans in Canada. HOOPP is a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province. HOOPP is currently offered in over 600 organizations in Ontario. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee.

We also provide support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN is a proud participant in the **Rural Northern Immigration Pilot**. This program is designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in one of the participating communities. More information regarding this program can be found here.

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Perform technical duties involved in the maintenance and operation of cardiovascular perfusion and related equipment for a variety of surgical and therapeutic procedures.

**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Cardiodiagnostics and Perfusion.

**DUTIES**:

- Ensure the safe and efficient performance of the heart-lung machine and related equipment, including cell savers, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), and Right Ventricular Assist Devices (RVAD).
- Prepare and operate the heart-lung machine and other related equipment used for open heart operations or vascular cases.
- Execute physiological measurements and monitor physiological responses during surgery; perform other related procedures in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain the patient's physiologic parameters during Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB).
- Collect, interpret, record, and report clinical data electronically.
- Transport patients on extracorporeal devices as required.
- Assist with the insertion, maintenance, and transfer of patients with IABP, and ensure ECMO, LVAD, and RVAD remain available until patient is stable in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Assess, evaluate, and revise cardiovascular perfusion standards according to evidence-based practice.
- Develop and maintain resources and reference materials in relation to current practice.
- Provide expert perfusion consultation to patients and their families.
- Work collaboratively with members of the health care team to achieve excellence in patient care.
- Participate in the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) program.
- Participate in the daily organization and preparation of patient care plans and departmental workflow.
- Provide instructions to perfusion students and general orientation to Nursing and Respiratory staff, Residents, and other health care personnel on the basics of Cardiac Surgery, including the use of bypass and other relevant equipment.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
- Identify cardiovascular perfusion research opportunities by questioning current practices.
- Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
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