Cardiovascular Perfusionist I

As a Cardiovascular Perfusionist I, you will collaborate closely with our team of highly skilled cardiovascular anesthesiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac care professionals, researchers, and educators. Our team is incredibly dynamic and intertwined, providing professional support to one another. This position offers you the unique opportunity to work with adult and pediatric programs, as well as to work on the most unique and complex cases. You will have unlimited growth opportunities working in a department that has unparalleled innovations in the operating room. You will be able to work with newer, cutting-edge technologies and work with a team dedicated to continual learning and developing best practices as industry leaders. You must be able to assist in transporting, lifting, and positioning of patients. You will be required to bend, lift, push, and pull heart lung machine equipment as well as bulky l surgical supplies. As the successful candidate, you will come to our team with well-developed communication skills and a talent for creating verbal feedback loops when working with a team. You will be skilled at building trusted relationships in interprofessional teams. You will also thrive in a busy environment and be flexible to an ever-evolving environment. Alberta Health Services provides a competitive compensation package, including salary and health benefits. You may also be offered relocation assistance up to $8000 to successful candidates. The details would be confirmed at the time of offer.

As a Cardiovascular Perfusionist I, you are responsible for the safe and efficient preparation for and management of cardiopulmonary bypass and related cardiopulmonary support modalities for adult, pediatric and infant patients. You will work in consultation with attending physicians and will administer various anaesthetic and medical gases, other related pharmaceuticals, blood and blood products and various crystalloid solutions.

Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Perfusion training program. Active or eligible for registration with Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Providers (BCLS-HCP).

Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion (CSCP) Certification (CPC) within two years of start date is required, however, in lieu of such American Board (ABCP) Certification (CCP) may be considered. Continuing education and maintenance of C.S.C.P educational credits are required.

Experience with Adult ECLS . Experience with Pediatric ECLS. Experience charting with ConnectCare (EPIC). Experience with research participation.