Job Description
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
**This is an independent contractor position. Apply only if willing to accept travel assignments as an independent contractor**
Rate: $140/hr
Job Description
We are looking for experienced Perfusionists who are looking for an exciting opportunity.
This posting is for pooling purposes only. Successful candidates will be endorsed for current and future assignments based on their experience, licensure, availability, and location preferences, as well as client requirements. Assignments may vary in duration, schedule, practice setting, and province.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates circulatory support of assigned patients during cardiovascular surgery in collaboration with the Surgeon and Anesthesiologist.
- Plans, organizes, establishes priorities based on individual patient needs and scheduled activities and adjusts priorities and activities in response to unanticipated events.
- Performs therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician
- Drug Administration by injection while on bypass from the following classes of drugs: Symathomimetics- catecholamines and non-catecholamines, adrenergic blockers, ganglionic blockers, opioids, non opioids, muscle relaxants, nitrates, diuretics, antiarrythmics, anticoagulants, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, arterial and venous vasodilators, inotropes, antifibrinolytics, and glucose mediating drugs (insulin and dextrose)
- Blood Product Administration
- Oxygen Administration
- Inhalational Anaesthetic Gas administration.
- Responsible for the operation of Cell Saver and the following therapies in consultation with the physician: Red Blood Cell Sequestration
- In consultation with the physician.
- Assume responsibility for the operation of intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation device
- Initiation, “setting of timing” and evaluation of temporary pacing devices in the cardiac OR
- Operation of ventricular assistive devices and ECMO e.g. Cardiohelp
- Patient point of care testing (POCT) analysis and adjustment of therapies
- Manage continuous quality assurance planning using a variety of quality improvement tools including Perfusion Data Files.
- Participates in the development of risk management strategies for all procedures relating to Perfusion including, but not exclusive to, the following special procedure areas:
- Massive air embolism protocol, oxygenator changeout, split raceway tubing, power failure, gas failure, water failure, water to blood leak, transfusion reaction, cold agglutinins, disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, protamine reaction, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, pregnancy, malignant hyperthermia, Jehovah’s Witness patients, accidental hypothermia, obsess and massive patients, sever renal disease, cyanmethemaglobinemia, aortic aneurisms, and heparin induced thrombocytopenia.
- Participates as a member of the patient transport team and maintain competency in air and ground transport.
- Documents (charting for IABP, Pump cases, Long Term Support and cell salvage) therapy delivered in a competent manner using the Perfusion Documentation Forms.
- Communicates and consults with physicians and other healthcare professional as required. Practices as a member of the healthcare team within his/her scope of practice.
- As a member of the team, participates in the evaluation of new products and equipment in a clinical and/or laboratory settings as directed by the manager.
- All perfusionists will act as a preceptor and/or mentor for new perfusionists and enable learning of the cardiac team’s new staff.
- When required, perform minor maintenance of the perfusion equipment and alerting appropriate personnel (e.g. clinical engineering) to potential or immediate repair needs.
Job Qualification/Requirements:
- 1 year of proven experience as a Perfusionist
- Certification from The Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion
- Certification from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion is an asset.
- Proven ability to attend work regularly
- Vulnerable sector check within 1 year.
- Covid Vaccines at least 2 doses.
What we offer:
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive rates and Incentives
- Overtime rates
Pay: $140.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
