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
To apply for this job email your details to hr@medlandhospital.com