- New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
- CA$66–CA$72 per hour
- 2+ years
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.
Requirements
- Perfusion Science degree