Nairobi Hospital Hospital Perfusionist Jobs in Kenya

Nairobi Hospital Hospital Perfusionist Jobs in Kenya

REF: TNH/HRD/HP/12/2023

The overall purpose of this job is to attend to patients through clinical diagnosis acumen in line established protocols and the hospital’s patient care objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

Performs duties to support cardiopulmonary bypass; maintains and demonstrates competency in the performance of all responsibilities.

Appropriate choice and use of disposable and heart-lung machine equipment and safety devices for the performance of CPB.

Appropriate maintenance, according to hospital practice guidelines, of the patient's physiological parameters/variables during CPB.

Prepares for surgery by assembling extracorporeal circuit, including connecting tubing, oxygenators, pumps and filters. Primes and de-bubbles circuit.

Prepares, administers and monitors flow of prescribed solutions and medications including circuit prime, cardioplegia, and blood products used during procedures requiring extracorporeal support.

Develops perfusion care plan and calculates appropriate perfusion formulae to be communicated during preoperative briefing.

Manages extracorporeal circuits to achieve conditions ordered by surgeon, including CPB,deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA), coronary perfusion, veno-venous bypass, or partial bypass.

Maintains supply of blood in system and makes any adjustments needed to achieve conditions specified by surgeon or anaesthesiologist, such as changes in blood temperature, oxygen/carbon dioxide ratio in blood, or patients’ electrolytes.

Receives and interprets blood gas values and assesses adequacy of perfusion. Adjusts and monitors heart-lung machine settings according to clinical practice guidelines for CPB.

Monitors and maintains anticoagulation according to clinical practice guidelines for CPB.

Disassembles extracorporeal circuits and mechanical components of the heart/lung machine and cleans all non-disposable items and disposes of contaminated materials.

Records, updates and maintains permanent records of all cardiovascular bypass procedures.

Participates in emergency operation of intra-aortic balloon pump during cardiac procedures.

Prepares and manages extracorporeal support for complex vascular surgery, including descending aortic aneurysm repair.

Prepares and manages blood

conservation systems.

Prepares and manages extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuits for veno-arterial and veno-venous support.

Maintains a working knowledge of appropriate equipment and strategies utilized for complex cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.

Prepares and manages para-corporeal ventricular assist devices for patients requiring temporary ventricular support.

Should be ready to support the hospitals’ ECMO service as required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor degree from a recognized institution.

Diploma from a Medical training College (basic)

Certificate/Diploma in Perfusion Technology (Sub-speciality)

Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)

(Two) 2 years on the job perfusion training experience in a university teaching hospital.

Certificates in: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Intra-aortic balloon pump, Biomedical pump, Auto transfusion

Demonstrates expert knowledge in normal heart function and the various diseases that afflict the heart.

Core Competencies

Emergent lifesaving skills

Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required

Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures

Patient care skills

Effective decision-making and judgement skills

Basic counselling skills

Ability to work for long hours under pressure

Drive and openness to learning

Time management skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organising skills

Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills

Team working skills

Accountability

Integrity

Confidentiality

How to Apply

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