Cardiovascular Perfusionist

Union: OPSEU bargaining unit position
Number of Vacancies: 2
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Surgical Services
Reports to: Manager, Perfusion Services
Wage Range: $66.48 - $83.93 per hour
Hours: 28 hours per week (0.75 FTE)
Shifts: Variable 24/7 (Weekdays, Weekends, and On-Call)
Status: Permanent Part Time
Closing Date: December 30, 2026
This position is a newly-unionized OPSEU position, and the Collective Agreement has not yet been negotiated or ratified. Once finalized, the terms and conditions of your employment could change, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Position Summary
UHN’s Perfusion Services supports Toronto’s biggest and busiest suite of ORs, conducting 1750 cardiac surgeries each year. The Perfusion Department actively involved in the Transplant (Heart, Lungs & Liver), Organ Regeneration, ECLS and Ventricular Assist Device Programs. Our suite of ORs incorporates state-of-the-art-technology to assist the surgical teams in handling the most complex cases. We have an environment where creativity and innovative case management are encouraged.
This is a part-time opportunity that will supports a seven-day operational model, and candidates must be available to work any day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays, with participation in the departmental on-call schedule as required.
This opportunity is not for everyone, but for those with the desire, motivation, and energy, it will be a life-changing experience.
Duties
Maintains and optimizes circulatory support and homeostasis of patients requiring cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiac and non-cardiac procedures by utilizing theoretical knowledge and technical skills to assemble, calibrate and operate the heart lung machine
Assembles, operates, and monitors myocardial preservation during CPB
Accesses the needs of patients and independently respond to and deliver appropriate therapies
Provides additional therapeutic services such as:
Administering under prescription, various medical gases, anesthetics, drugs, blood products, and crystalloid solutions
Induced hypothermia and hemodilution of various degrees
Operating and monitoring of Ventricular assist devices
Isolated chemotherapeutic limb perfusion; and more
Demonstrates and understands the operational theory/procedures and performance characteristics of equipment to facilitate their effective and efficient operation in accordance to patient’s requirement
Ensures the quality of the practice and safety standards is maintained
Utilizes specialized knowledge to participates in professional development, teaching and education activities within Perfusion Services
At minimum, completion of a BSc degree with a diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion
Certification (or eligibility of certification) with the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP)/or American Board of Clinical Perfusion (ABCP)
Previous clinical cardiovascular perfusion experience, with thorough knowledge of the theory and practice procedures, instruments, equipment, and special techniques
Demonstrated competency in adult cardiac surgery and extracorporeal life support (ECLS), preferred
Specialized knowledge of extracorporeal physiology and mechanics (both adult and pediatric)
Flexibility to support the evolving clinical and operational needs of the service across OR, ECLS, and other perfusion-related programs
Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices
Excellent judgement, problem recognition, and problem solving-skills
Effective time management skills with the ability to organize work and set priorities for self and others
Highly developed expertise and effective communication with all other health team members are essential in making the frequent, critical decisions required during the course of a bypass or other related perfusion procedures
Ability to work both effectively and accurately, adapting under stressful conditions in a fast-paced team environment
Demonstrated interest in continuing education
Participation in the departmental on-call schedule, as required

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No