Perfusionist

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for reviewing patients' medical history and current status.
• In conjunction with attending physicians, responsible for the selection of the most appropriate equipment and extracorporeal techniques.
• Set up and test the heart-lung machine and related equipment. Operate the machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, control body temperature, and administer various types of blood products.
• In addition to the application of cardiopulmonary bypass for open heart surgery, provide additional therapeutic services which may include but are not limited to:
• The administration under prescription of various medical gases, anaesthetics, drugs, blood products, and crystalloid solutions:

• Induced hypothermia and hemodilution of various degrees
• Ventricular assists: Right Ventricular Assist Devices (RVAD), Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), medical devices used for temporary ventricular support device in people with depressed heart function (Impella) and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
• Vascular bypass during organ transplantation
• Long term pulmonary support, Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Hemoconcentration

• Autotransfusion and blood salvage

• Ensure safe and efficient working equipment, reporting faults and problems through the appropriate channels.
• Protect patient privacy and dignity at all times and maintain strict confidentiality in conformance to the organizational policy of ethics. Advocate for patient/family rights at all times.
• Appropriate and timely documentation.
• Perform other job related duties.

• Extracorporeal Circulation Equipment
• BestCare
• Work-stream leads, subordinates, health team members 
• Highly developed expertise and effective communication with all other health team members are essential in making the frequent critical decisions required during the course of a bypass or other related perfusion procedures
• Must have a distinct awareness of the consequence of error in judgment and skill
• Must be able to handle very stressful situations, pay close attention to detail, and stay abreast of new research and education in their profession
• Coverage during emergencies/ other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Occasional overtime, on call, weekend, holidays work might be required

Work Experience | NASCDP - Nursing -Allied Health Saudi Career development (Training program) 

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

English Language |  Level – I – Essential

Computer : Level II – Essential

Perfusion