Perfusion Specialist
4 days ago
The Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, British Columbia, is a level 1 trauma center with 450 acute care beds and 12 ORs. As a Perfusionist, you will be part of a team that supports all cardiac procedures, including 970 open-heart cases per year. You will work closely with Cardiac Anaesthetists and Surgeons to provide technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques.
Responsibilities- Assemble and operate extracorporeal equipment necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory and respiratory functions.
- Manage myocardial perfusion and protection techniques, including cardioplegia delivery systems, topical cooling pads, and myocardial ischemia monitors.
- Utilize techniques such as hypothermia, haemodilution, haemoconcentration, and autotransfusion as adjuncts to external circulation and support.
- Monitor and manage hemodynamic pressures, blood gases, anti-coagulation levels, electrocardiograph, and coronary/systemic blood flow.
- Administer blood products, drugs, anaesthesia vapours, crystalloid solutions, and medical gases as directed by Cardiac Anaesthetists and Surgeons.
- Carry out various physiological measurements and calculations.
- Carry out various calibration and maintenance duties as required, maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Maintain accurate, legible records and statistics.
- Participate in perfusion science and related medical research projects.
- Participate in clinical teaching of perfusion students.
Graduation from a recognized program in Perfusion Science plus two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Perfusionists (CSCP) and/or American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified.
Ability to operate related equipment, communicate effectively, deal effectively with others, organize work, and perform the duties of the position. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Perfusion Specialist
3 weeks ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Perfusionist to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting the cardiovascular team in the operating room.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques, under the general supervision of the...
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Perfusion Specialist
3 weeks ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Perfusionist to join our team at Fraser Health. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting the cardiovascular team in the operating room.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques, under the general supervision of the...
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Perfusion Specialist
5 days ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timePerfusionist Job DescriptionFraser Health is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to join our team at the Royal Columbian Hospital. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting cardiac surgery patients by operating and maintaining extracorporeal equipment.Key Responsibilities:Assemble and operate extracorporeal equipment, including heart-lung...
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Perfusion Specialist
5 days ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timePerfusionist Job DescriptionFraser Health is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to join our team at the Royal Columbian Hospital. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting cardiac surgery patients by operating and maintaining extracorporeal equipment.Key Responsibilities:Assemble and operate extracorporeal equipment, including heart-lung...
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Perfusion Specialist
7 days ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryFraser Health is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to join our team. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting open heart surgery by providing technical expertise in extracorporeal perfusion techniques.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate and maintain complex equipment, including heart-lung machines and precision blood pumps.Monitor and...
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Perfusion Specialist
7 days ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryFraser Health is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to join our team. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting open heart surgery by providing technical expertise in extracorporeal perfusion techniques.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate and maintain complex equipment, including heart-lung machines and precision blood pumps.Monitor and...
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Perfusion Specialist, Clinical
2 weeks ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Perfusionist, Clinical to join our team at Fraser Health. The successful candidate will provide technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques, working under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Perfusion Services, Cardiac Anaesthetist and Cardiac Surgeon.Key...
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Perfusion Specialist, Clinical
2 weeks ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Perfusionist, Clinical to join our team at Fraser Health. The successful candidate will provide technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques, working under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Perfusion Services, Cardiac Anaesthetist and Cardiac Surgeon.Key...
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Perfusion Specialist
19 hours ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timePerfusionist Job DescriptionFraser Health is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to join our team at the Royal Columbian Hospital. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting cardiac surgery patients by operating and maintaining extracorporeal equipment.Key Responsibilities:Assemble and operate extracorporeal equipment, including heart-lung...
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Perfusion Specialist
15 hours ago
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full timePerfusionist Job DescriptionFraser Health is seeking a skilled Perfusionist to join our team at the Royal Columbian Hospital. As a Perfusionist, you will play a critical role in supporting cardiac surgery patients by operating and maintaining extracorporeal equipment.Key Responsibilities:Assemble and operate extracorporeal equipment, including heart-lung...
