About the role
Clinical Perfusionist is a vital healthcare professional who operates extracorporeal circulation equipment, such as heart‑lung machines, during surgical procedures, particularly in cardiac surgeries. Their primary role is to manage the patient's circulatory and respiratory functions when the heart is temporarily stopped, ensuring that oxygenated blood continues to circulate through the body.
As an accredited clinical perfusionist you will be part of a dynamic team providing extra‑corporeal circulation to all patients having cardiac surgery.
Responsibilities
* Carry out adult cardiopulmonary bypass without direct supervision.
* Provide teaching, training and supervision to unqualified trainee perfusionists while maintaining a safe working environment.
* Provide teaching, training and supervision to senior clinical perfusionists while maintaining a safe working environment.
* Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide perfusion services for any area specified.
* Support the head of perfusion in the management of the clinical area, dealing with complex situations and taking appropriate action on behalf of the Head of Perfusion and Perfusion department in conjunction with the theatre co‑ordinator / theatre manager.
* Be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of a particular group of staff delegated by the head of perfusion.
* Act as a clinical role model and leader for all members of staff and provide a high standard of care to all patients.
* Primarily based at the RBH but may be required to work cross‑site.
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