Provides technical support in the direct application of extracorporeal perfusion techniques.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is CAD $65.91 - $72.25 / hour
Responsibilities
Assembles and operates extracorporeal equipment necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory and respiratory functions.
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 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.
