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Cardiovascular Perfusion Technologist
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent full-time Cardiovascular Perfusion Technologist for the Cardiac Care operating room at Health Sciences Centre. The role runs cardiopulmonary bypass and related life-support equipment on shift work over 75 hours biweekly, with on-call duty and a salary of $123,215 to $132,204 plus possible financial incentives.
Pay:
$123,215–$132,204 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and operate cardiopulmonary bypass machinery in the operating room
- Operate cell salvage, extracorporeal life support and ventricular assist devices
- Work in various critical care areas as needed
- Share responsibility for patient safety and well-being
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
- Graduation from accredited cardiovascular perfusion program
- Current certification with Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists
- Specialized knowledge of extracorporeal physiology and mechanics
- Previous cardiac perfusion experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Cardiopulmonary bypass machineCell salvage deviceExtracorporeal life support equipmentVentricular assist device
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists certification |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Health Sciences Centre Cardiovascular Perfusion Technologist Cardiac Care - Operating Room Permanent Full-time NAPE HS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 Biweekly (8 & 12 hours, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Weekends, On-Call *must report to work within 30 mins when on call) |
| Salary | CG-39, Total annual salary is $123,215 to $132,204 with the market adjustment included. The following financial incentives may be available and may be combined: 1. Signing bonus: up to $10,000 2. Relocation support 3. Student bursary: up to $20,000 4. Come Home incentive up to $50,000 For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] *subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually |
| Competition Number | VAC0029675 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-01 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Cardiovascular Perfusionist is responsible for the safe and efficient preparation for and operation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass machinery, cell salvage devices, extra corporeal life support, ventricular assist devices, and other related equipment in the operating room setting and as needed, in various critical care areas. The perfusionist has a direct role in the safety and well-being of the patient. Work is performed as part of the operating-room team and/or in an independent manner. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Regularly requires physical exertion and handling, moving, pushing or pulling objects between 10 - 15 lbs and occasionally required to support, lift or move patients/objects up to 30 lbs. Regularly required to work in awkward cramped positions (bending/kneeling/stretching) and constantly standing and moving about. Regularly pushes and pulls objects using light to medium forces and stands and walks. Regularly requires visual concentration to give medications, read orders/referrals, patients' charts/document, observe and treat patients combined with time pressures and deadlines. Job Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent is required. Graduation from a recognized/accredited program for cardiovascular perfusion is required. Current and continuing certification as a member of the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusionists is required. Previous work experience as a Cardiac Perfusionist is an asset. Specialized knowledge of extracorporeal physiology and mechanics. Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. |
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