Perfusionist, Clinical - Jobs in New Westminster, BC

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Why Fraser Health:Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.Twelve acute care hospitals, BC’s first dedicated outpatient care and surgery centre and a wide range of services in public health, home health, mental health and long-term care facilities - all within Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Known as one of the most desirable place to live in the world, these dynamic communities along with inspiring scenery and easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities provide an amazing quality of life.Managing a still heart during open-heart surgery requires critical concentration and a high level of confidence. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Full Time Clinical Perfusionist to join our Perfusion Services at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C. In this role, you will monitor physiological responses of patients undergoing open-heart surgery while under the supervision of the Perfusion Services Coordinator, Cardiac Anaesthetist and Cardiac Surgeon.Build on your education and experience as you:

• Assemble and operate extracorporeal equipment necessary to support or temporarily replace the patients circulatory and respiratory functions. This equipment may include heart-lung machines, intra-aortic balloon devices, and precision blood pumps.
• Manage myocardial perfusion and protection techniques including cardioplegia delivery systems, topical cooling pads and myocardial ischemia monitors.
• Utilize a variety of techniques including 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 as well as various calibration and maintenance duties as required while maintaining strict sterile technique.
• Maintains accurate, legible records and statistics.

To join the organization, we are looking for you to have:

• Graduated from a recognized program in Perfusion Science
• Two years of experience is preferred but new and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Perfusionists and/or American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified.

This Relief Full Time position is available until April 30, 2023 or return of incumbent.Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
• Fantastic opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation.Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strive to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Find out what it’s like to work here. Like us on Facebook(@fraserhealthcareers), follow us on Twitter & Instagram(@FHCareer), or connect with us on LinkedIn (fraserhealthcareers) for first-hand employee insights!Detailed Overview:Under the general supervision of the Coordinator, Perfusion Services, Cardiac Anaesthetist and Cardiac Surgeon, provides technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques. Monitors physiological responses of patients undergoing open heart surgery. Responsible for the operation of, repairs and maintenance to the related equipment.Responsibilities:

• Assembles and operates extracorporeal equipment necessary to support or temporarily replace the patients circulatory and respiratory functions. This equipment may include heart-lung machines, intra-aortic balloon devices, and precision blood pumps.
• Manages myocardial perfusion and protection techniques including cardioplegia delivery systems, topical cooling pads and myocardial ischemia monitors.
• Utilizes a variety of techniques such as hypothermia, haemodilution, haemoconcentration and autotransfusion as adjuncts to external circulation and support.
• Monitors and manages the following: hemodynamic pressures, blood gases, anti-coagulation levels, electrocardiograph and coronary/systemic blood flow.
• Administers blood products, drugs, anaesthesia vapours, crystalloid solutions and medical gases as directed by Cardiac Anaesthetists and surgeons.
• Carries out various physiological measurements and calculations.
• Carries out various calibration and maintenance duties as required. Maintains strict sterile technique.
• Maintains accurate, legible records and statistics.
• Participates in perfusion science and related medical research projects.
• Participates in clinical teaching of perfusion students.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:Education and ExperienceGraduation 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.Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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