Cardiovascular Perfusionist Next Job Apply for Job Job ID 22256 Location Toronto, Ontario Min. to Max. Hourly Rate $67.98 - $82.64 *Compensation commensurate with experience Dept/Program Name Perfusion Services Heart Cntre Target Openings 1 Work Type In Person Hours of Work 37.50 FTE 1.00 Contract Length Level of Police Check Vulnerable Sector Check Date Posted 2025-03-25 Deadline to Apply 2025-07-23 Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job **About SickKids** Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ . Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare. **Position Description** The Cardiovascular Perfusionist functions in a highly specialized pediatric environment. In this role, the Cardiovascular Perfusionist contributes to clinical, education and research practices in perfusion. **Here's what you'll get to do** + Contribute to clinical, education and research practices in Perfusion by providing extracorporeal life support to patients requiring the use of cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or ventricular assist devices + Provide patients with temporary support of cardiac and/or respiratory systems in critical care settings + Participate in inter-hospital ECMO initiation and transportation of patients supported on ECMO + Act as a perfusion resource and provide clinical support to non-cardiac service areas, including orthopedic and general surgery + Integrate new knowledge and research into clinical practice in collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team + Provide and share knowledge with patient and families, the public and other professionals internal and external to SickKids **Here's what you'll need** + Graduate of an Accredited Perfusion Program + Hold a minimum of an undergraduate baccalaureate degree + Current certification in good standing by the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion and American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or eligible for same + Continuing Education Required: Continuing education units (CEUs) are obtained by attending scientific perfusion meetings (local, national and/or international), presenting and publishing. This activity is necessary to maintain mandatory annual re-certification with the above organizations. + Experience in Perfusion. Pediatric Perfusion experience is an asset + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Capability of critical thinking and making independent decisions with appropriate responses + Demonstrated ability to function with confidence under stress in an interdisciplinary care model + A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion **Here's what you'll love** + This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer. + A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy (https://2025.sickkids.ca/staffwellbeing/) . Self-care helps us support others. + A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://2025.sickkids.ca/edi/) . + The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_ . + For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site (https://www.sickkids.ca/en/careers-volunteer/careers/) . **Employment Type:** Full-Time, Permanent **Our Commitment to Diversity** The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team. When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially. Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation. **How to Apply** **Tip:** Combine your cover letter and resume into **ONE** document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application. If you are still experiencing technical difficulties please email ask.hr@sickkids.ca to send us a short description of the issues you are experiencing. Please note that **we will not accept resumes sent to this inbox** but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.