PERFUSIONIST

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assembling and disassembling and operating heart/lung machines and providing total patient support during cardiopulmonary bypass.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles and operates the heart/lung machine within the safe scope of established clinical practices
• Manages patient parameters within the accepted safe ranges of established clinical practice
• Sets-up and operates all available perfusion devices
• Maintains on-call responsibilities and operating room coverage
• Performs department functions such as laboratory coverage, stock of supplies and equipment maintenance
• Provides total patient support during cardiopulmonary bypass
• Performs patient charting

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a perfusionist is required
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in English is required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a science subject plus a post graduate diploma/certificate in Perfusion is required
• Current national license is required