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Job Description
- 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
Skills
- Education
- Bachelor Degree in Perfusion or health related specialty (with certification in Perfusion) from an accredited institution – Essential
- Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential
- Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 (three) years’ practical experience in a comparable health care facility/ organization – Essential
- English Language Level
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MNGHA LEVEL |
STEP |
IELTS |
TOFEL |
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IBT |
PBT |
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I |
75 - 100 |
5.5 - 7 |
53 -94 |
475 -587 |
Job Department
Cardiac Sciences
Job Details
Job Location
Altaif, Saudi Arabia
Job Role
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Nationality
Saudi Arabia
Degree
Bachelor's degree
Required Certificate
Saudi Commission For Health
Saudi Council of Health
