Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main Duties
• Conducting cardiopulmonary bypass using life support and other ancillary equipment and closely monitoring the patient’s blood flow and other vital signs during open-heart surgery
• Performing Cardiopulmonary bypass for cardiac surgery including:
o Administration of cardioplegia
o Anticoagulation management
o Operating, monitoring and maintaining the heart/lung machine
o Administration of medications, blood products and anesthetics according to protocol
o Retrograding cerebral perfusion in conjunction with profound hypothermia and vacuum assisted venous return
• Auto transfusion and blood conservation
• Intra-aortic balloon pump operation
• Cardiopulmonary support
• Ventricular assisting device
• Heparin management for patients receiving perfusion services
• Blood gas and electrolyte determination for patients receiving perfusion services
• Cleaning, maintenance, trouble shooting of perfusion equipment
• Maintaining adequate inventory of replaceable items
• Assisting in entering of patient data into computer
• Assisting in the development of perfusion department policies and procedures
• Assisting with maintenance of quality control measures and development of procedure manuals
• Assisting in sedation of Cath-lab and Radiology procedures
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required

Required Qualifications for the Position
• Certificate in perfusion training from a recognized institution
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery or Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution
• Higher National Diploma in Anaesthesia is preferred
• Valid Practicing license from relevant professional body
• Proficiency in computer application
• At least one (1) experience as a perfusionist in a busy set up

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
• If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, Copies of Academic Certificates, three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com  so as to reach us not later than 30th June 2023.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION