Perfusionist

Responsibilities Supervising and controlling the overall workflow of the department section Reviews patients medical history consults with surgeon or physician and obtains necessary information to set up heartlung machine and related equipment Prepares and tests equipment to ensure proper functioning Conducts extracorporeal circulation for adult pediatric and neonate patients and ensure the safe management of physiologic functions by monitoring and if needed correcting the necessary variables Extracorporeal circulation procedures involve specialized instrumentation and or advanced lifesupport techniques and may include a variety of related functions Therefore The Senior Perfusionist provides consultation to the physician in the selection of the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used during extracorporeal circulation During cardiopulmonary bypass the Senior Perfusionist may administer blood products anesthetic agents or drugs through the extracorporeal circuit on prescription and or appropriate department protocol Preparation delivery of warm and cold retrograde antigrade blood and crystalloid cardioplegia Responsible for the monitoring of blood gases and the adequate anticoagulation of the patient induction of hypothermia hemodilution and other duties when prescribed Takes corrective action when abnormal situations arise and keeps surgeon and anaesthesiologist fully informed about patients condition at all times Manages and operates other specialized instrumentation and procedures IntraAortic Balloon Pumping Autologous Blood Processing Lab Analysis Equipment Electronic Physiological Monitoring CDI inline blood gas monitoring Electronic Data Management Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ECMO Ventricular Assist Devices Respiratory Assist Ultrafiltration and hemoconcentration Activated Clotting Time ACT Thromboelastography TEG Participates in a 24 hour Rota to cover routine and emergency procedures requiring perfusion services Participates in the teaching of trainees and in general educational activities in the hospital Participates in Quality Assurance programs and new product assessment May be administratively responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment as well as for personnel and departmental management Final medical responsibility for extracorporeal perfusion rests with the surgeon in charge Qualifications Qualifications Required BSC in a science subject plus a post graduate diploma certificate in Perfusion AND Current national license registration with the society of Perfusionist of Great Britain and Ireland Or the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionion Experience Required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above Relevant to the Job Required NLT 4 years experience as a Perfusionist with PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE Additional Requirements Remarks Required Proficiency in English language You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position