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University Health Network

Cardiovascular Perfusionist

200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 30, 2026
Working hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Positions available: 4
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies:4
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Surgical Services
Reports to: Perfusion Manager
Wage Range: $66.48 - $83.93 Per Hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week
Shifts: Variable 24/7
Status: Temporary Full Time (18 Months Maternity Leave)
Closing date: November 30, 2026

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 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

Qualifications

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)
Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice procedures, instruments, equipment, and special techniques
Specialized knowledge of extracorporeal physiology and mechanics (both adult and pediatric) required
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

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Department: Transplant

Compensation: CAD 66.48 - CAD 83.93 - hourly

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Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Perfusionist maintains and optimizes circulatory support for patients undergoing cardiac and non-cardiac procedures by operating the heart-lung machine. They also provide therapeutic services such as administering medical gases, drugs, and blood products while monitoring complex life-support equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSc degree and a diploma in Cardiovascular Perfusion, with certification or eligibility for certification by the CSCP or ABCP. Strong expertise in extracorporeal physiology, excellent judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a high-stress surgical environment are required.

Skills

Cardiovascular perfusion
Circulatory support
Heart-lung machine operation
Extracorporeal physiology
Ventricular assist devices
Myocardial preservation
Hemodilution
Induced hypothermia
Patient monitoring
Critical decision making
Problem solving
Time management
Communication
Surgical assistance

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Corporate discounts
Travel discounts
Restaurant discounts
Parking discounts
Phone plan discounts
Auto insurance discounts
On-site gyms

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Cardiac Surgery
Heart-Lung Machine
Extracorporeal Physiology
Ventricular Assist Device
Transplant
ECLS
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Surgical Services
Clinical Perfusion
CSCP
ABCP
Patient Care
Biomedical Research
Hemostasis
Hypothermia
Hemodilution
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Healthcare
Medical Equipment

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