Greg Castellano
Toronto
Summary
Experienced with cardiovascular perfusion and use of advanced medical technologies. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of hemodynamics and biomedical equipment to support complex surgical procedures. Track record of seamless coordination with surgical teams and maintaining patient stability through critical interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Hamilton General Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Set-up, prime and operate the heart lung machine for various open heart procedures (CABG, Valves, Aortic work) and other ancillary devices
- Develop a plan with the cardiac surgeon and anesthesia for the patient while on cardiopulmonary bypass
- Initiate and maintain VA and VV ECMO patients
- ECPR Team Member
- Operate cell savers
- Preceptor to perfusion students
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Southlake Regional Health Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Set-up, prime and operate the heart lung machine for various open heart procedures (CABG, Valves, Aortic work) and other ancillary devices
- Develop a plan with the cardiac surgeon and anesthesia for the patient while on cardiopulmonary bypass
- Operate cell savers
- Preceptor to perfusion students
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Maintain mechanically ventilated patients (adults, pediatrics, neonates)- invasive and non-invasive
- Airway management
- Arterial line insertions
- iNO and flolan initiation and management
- Respiratory assessments
Education
Advanced Diploma - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Michener Institute of Education At UHN
Toronto06-2022
Advanced Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Canadore College
North Bay, ON06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology And Physiology
University of Toronto- St George Campus
Toronto, ON06-2012
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary bypass management for various cardiac procedures- (blood gases, anticoagulation, temperature management, ultrafiltration, drug administration etc)
- ECMO initiation and management- VV and VA
- IABP initiation
- Cell saver management
- EPIC-electronic health records usage
- Effective communication with surgeon, anesthesia and the interprofessional team
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- CSCP- Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion
- ABCP- American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
- AmSECT- American Society of Extracorporeal Technology
- CRTO- College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
Timeline
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Southlake Regional Health Centre
06.2023 - Current
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
Hamilton General Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Michener Institute of Education At UHN
Advanced Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Canadore College
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology And Physiology
University of Toronto- St George Campus
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