Pediatric Perfusionist
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Job description
Responsible for working closely together with cardiac surgeons; operate and maintain extracorporeal circulation systems during cardiac operations. Responsible for related duties including counterpulsation, hemofiltration and autotransfusion.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the role
Corresponding key activities performed by the role
Operating the heart lung machine and performing related duties- Coordinating and participating in the set up and operation of extracorporeal circulation to achieve conditions ordered such as bypass, coronary perfusion and reperfusion in handling patients' vital circulatory functions during surgery.
- Maintaining continuous supply of blood in the extracorporeal system and making adjustments to change blood content, temperature or balance as directed.
- Performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein (e.g. counterpulsation, hemofiltration, autotransfusion).
- Supervising and participating in the disassembly, cleaning and routine maintenance of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment; reorder as required.
Documentation
Preparing and maintaining records regarding the functioning of equipment and procedures performed.
Compliance guidelines- Complying with policies, procedures and practices of the SEHA facilities and other regulatory requirements.
- Consistently complying with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies.
- Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
Maintaining confidentiality
Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy.
Promoting customer service standards- Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders.
- Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility.
Performing other duties
Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role.
Adhering to occupational health and safety, materials management and maintenance standards- Adhering to requirements of the occupational health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines.
- Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans and policies.
- Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
- Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the occupational health and safety policies.
- Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care.
- Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff.
Qualifications
Qualifications required:
- Bachelor degree in cardiac perfusion or BSC in a science subject plus a postgraduate diploma or certificate in perfusion.
- Current national license, registration with the society of perfusionists of Great Britain and Ireland or the European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.
- Pediatric experience: two (2) years practical experience post qualification in related field in health setting.
- Proof of performing one hundred (100) clinical perfusion procedures independently.
About us
Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.
About the team
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector.
Major achievements include the first transplant center in the UAE and the sole provider of pediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest cardiac science program for pediatrics and adults and the only pediatric cardiac surgery program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited chest pain center in the region and outside the United States.
SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a biosafety level 3 laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed behavioural sciences pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adult and pediatric services.
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