Perfusionist Certified
About The Position
The Clinical Perfusionist sets up, operates and maintains the heart lung machine and related equipment such as the intra-aortic balloon pump, autotransfusion devices, ecmo and vads. The incumbent is responsible for routinely checking all hardware and maintains perfusion related equipment and disposables stock on an ongoing basis, carries out blood gas, heparin concentration, activated clotting time and thrombelastograph analysis as well as quality control and calibration of those analyzers. The incumbent also acquaints other health care professionals with the perfusionists handling and use of equipment. They initiate, participate in and complete research projects in perfusion related areas.
Requirements
- Cardiovascular Perfusion advanced certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Cardiovascular Perfusion diploma is acceptable
- Successful completion of certifying exam of Cdn Society of Clinical Perfusion.
- Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
Nice To Haves
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Responsibilities
- Sets up, operates and maintains the heart lung machine and related equipment such as the intra-aortic balloon pump, autotransfusion devices, ecmo and vads.
- Routinely checks all hardware and maintains perfusion related equipment and disposables stock on an ongoing basis.
- Carries out blood gas, heparin concentration, activated clotting time and thrombelastograph analysis as well as quality control and calibration of those analyzers.
- Acquaints other health care professionals with the perfusionists handling and use of equipment.
- Initiates, participates in and completes research projects in perfusion related areas.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
