Clinical Perfusionist

Req ID : 197064

Location : Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department : OPCZ PERI Cardiovascular Perfusion

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT(100%) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date : 21-Feb-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager (HSM), the staff perfusionist and The Department of Perfusion Services (Perioperative Care Division) supports patients undergoing cardiac surgery through the provision of cardiovascular perfusion services at the Halifax Infirmary (adult) and the Isaak Walton Killam Health Center (pediatrics). The department provides cardiopulmonary bypass for approximately 1100 cases per year.

Perfusion services also provides support for ECMO, Sugarbaker procedures, ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps, and blood recovery systems for a variety of procedures including liver transplant.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Graduate of an accredited school of Perfusion Technology.
• Certification with the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion, or Canadian certification eligible (with a requirement to obtain this certification within the first two years of employment).
• Certification with the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion with proof of eligibility for Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion prior to employment (Canadian certification must be obtained within the first two years of employment).
• Possession of a recognized degree in a science or health care discipline is an asset.
• 2 years of clinical perfusion experience is an asset, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass procedures is an asset.
• Must be able to work under pressure and cope in emergency situations while demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of self-development in ensuring current and competent service.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in research and quality assurance development.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred.

Where there are no qualified candidates, consideration may be given to those who have successfully completed the didactic portion of a recognized Perfusion program, and are willing to complete the clinical placement within NSH. Additionally, where there are no qualified candidates, consideration may be given to those currently accepted into an accredited Canadian Cardiovascular Perfusion program, including paid sponsorship for tuition with a return of service upon successful completion of the program. Preference will be given to those internal to the bargaining unit, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Compensation and Benefits

43.99 - $55.31 hourly

85,780.50 - $107,854.50 annually plus a market adjustment of $384.62 biweekly ($10,000 annually). Eligibility for a Market Adjustment is reviewed periodically.

OT / Callback is paid out in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at [email protected].

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