Perfusionist

Job title : Perfusionist

Job Description

• Our client is a tertiary healthcare facility providing specialized care in oncology, cardiovascular medicine, renal care, advanced surgery and diagnostic services.

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Perfusionist to provide safe and effective extracorporeal circulation support during cardiac surgical procedures.
• The successful candidate will operate and manage the heart-lung machine and
• related extracorporeal technologies, monitor physiological parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass, and work closely with the cardiac surgeon and cardiac anaesthetist to optimize patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage cardiopulmonary bypass systems during cardiac surgical procedures.
• Prepare, prime, operate, and safely maintain the heart-lung machine and associated perfusion equipment.
• Monitor and manage patient physiological parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Manage oxygenation, ventilation, temperature, anticoagulation, blood gases, electrolytes, and fluid balance during bypass.
• Support cardiac surgical procedures requiring extracorporeal circulation.
• Administer and monitor cardioplegia according to approved surgical protocols.
• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons and cardiac anaesthetists throughout procedures.
• Maintain accurate perfusion records and document all relevant intraoperative events and interventions.
• Conduct routine checks, preventive maintenance, and safety checks of perfusion equipment.
• Ensure adequate availability and appropriate management of perfusion consumables.
• Respond appropriately to equipment failure and perfusion-related emergencies.
• Participate in development and review of perfusion protocols, checklists, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Perfusion Science, Cardiovascular Perfusion, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Current professional registration/licensure where applicable.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of clinical perfusion experience, preferably in a cardiac surgery setting.
• Demonstrated experience operating cardiopulmonary bypass systems independently.
• Experience with adult cardiac surgery; paediatric perfusion experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of extracorporeal circulation, blood conservation, haemodynamic monitoring, and cardioplegia techniques.
• Strong understanding of perfusion safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Open to qualified local and expatriate candidates.