Description

Job Description

• Responsible for the smooth, efficient and cost effective running of the perfusion services.

• Maximize flexibility, teamwork and innovative working practices.

• Efficient use of perfusion resources.

• Ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the center of care delivery.

• Ensure that the systems in place that mean the provision of care takes place in a suitable and safe environment.

• Identify clinical risks across the service and ensure that appropriate action is taken.

• Work in partnership with support staff to ensure that care, treatment and service needs are met, ensuring a standard approach to the delivery of service excellence.

• To provide and demonstrate sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practices, encouraging and directing innovation in ongoing perfusion development.

• To act as clinical expert within the Hospital, this will involve dissemination of specialized skills and knowledge to all disciplines within the Hospital. 

• Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and all Hospital departments.

• Undertake local audit and research as required, ensure findings are disseminated appropriately and recommendations implemented.

• Support departmental research and utilize information to ensure Clinical Practice is research based. Planning and obtaining ethical approval where necessary.

• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and operating room nurses.

• Operate the heart-lung machine to provide extracorporeal circulation and oxygenation during cardiac surgeries.

• Setup, calibrate, and monitor bypass equipment and devices including:
• Oxygenators
• Pumps
• Heat exchangers
• Blood filters and reservoirs

• Provide technical assistance during emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) initiation.

• Maintain accurate intraoperative and postoperative records of perfusion activities.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth, efficient and cost effective running of the perfusion services.

• Maximize flexibility, teamwork and innovative working practices.

• Efficient use of perfusion resources.

• Ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the center of care delivery.

• Ensure that the systems in place that mean the provision of care takes place in a suitable and safe environment.

• Identify clinical risks across the service and ensure that appropriate action is taken.

• Work in partnership with support staff to ensure that care, treatment and service needs are met, ensuring a standard approach to the delivery of service excellence.

• To provide and demonstrate sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practices, encouraging and directing innovation in ongoing perfusion development.

• To act as clinical expert within the Hospital, this will involve dissemination of specialized skills and knowledge to all disciplines within the Hospital. 

• Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and all Hospital departments.

• Undertake local audit and research as required, ensure findings are disseminated appropriately and recommendations implemented.

• Support departmental research and utilize information to ensure Clinical Practice is research based. Planning and obtaining ethical approval where necessary.

• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists and operating room nurses.

• Operate the heart-lung machine to provide extracorporeal circulation and oxygenation during cardiac surgeries.

• Setup, calibrate, and monitor bypass equipment and devices including:
• Oxygenators
• Pumps
• Heat exchangers
• Blood filters and reservoirs

• Provide technical assistance during emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) initiation.

• Maintain accurate intraoperative and postoperative records of perfusion activities.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

Qualification	Bachelor of Science, Degree / Diploma in Perfusion Technology
Experience	3 years of experience
Knowledge /Technical Skills	Organizational skills.Planning skills.Good computer skills.Good communication skills.Customer service experience.
Personal Abilities /Competencies	High degree of motivation and self-discipline and respect.Follow instructions with accuracy.
License / Registration	Valid MOH License.