Perfusionist

Mahkota Medical Centre; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahkota Medical Centre is seeking a Junior Perfusionist to assist the Senior Perfusionist in leading clinical care within the Operating Theatre's Cardiac team. The role involves operating heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and supporting other specialties with device-based circulation management.

Requirements include a Perfusion Certification with annual practicing certificate and 2–4 years of CPB experience in a cardiac centre.

Qualifications

• Perfusion Certified with valid annual practising certificate.
• Preferably 2–4 years of working experience with cardiopulmonary bypass equipment in a cardiac centre.
• Experience in operating theatre, intensive care unit or coronary care would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe performance and management of Extracorporeal Circulation and CPB support.
• Manage blood conservation techniques and hematological monitoring during surgery.
• Operate CPB equipment and administer medications as required.
• Carry out routine OT duties and assist in cardiac operations.
• Maintain perfusion records for compliance and benchmarking.

Skills

Perfusion Certification

Cardiac bypass experience

CPB machine operation

Team coordination

Tools

CPB equipment operation

Medical devices familiarity

Job description

The Junior Perfusionist takes full responsibility to assist the Senior Perfusionist for the clinical leadership, resource management and organization of the patient care provision within the Operating Theatre specifically the Cardiac team. In addition to the operation of the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery, the perfusionist often functions in supportive roles for other medical specialties in operating mechanical devices to assist in the conservation of blood and blood products during surgery, and provide extended, short and long term support of the patient's circulation both inside and outside of the operating room environment.

Key responsibilities

Perform safe performance and management of Extracorporeal Circulation/Cardiopulmonary Support, Counterpulsation Support (IABP), Circulatory Support/Ventricular Assistance (VAD), and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (EMCO)

Manage Blood Conservation Techniques, Autotransfusion, Myocardial Preservation, and Anticoagulation and Hematological Monitoring/Analysis

Perform Blood Gas and Blood Chemistry Monitoring/Analysis, Induction of Hypothermia and Hyperthermia therapy with Reversal, Hemodilution and Hemoconcentration

Administer medications, anesthetic agents, Blood and Blood components via CPB circuit

Operate extracorporeal circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or replace the patient's cardiopulmonary circulatory functions

Carry out day-to-day OT routine work and surgery, and assist in cardiac operations assuming responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care

Ensure periodic routine maintenance, service procedures, and operational checkout and preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment used to accomplish duties as recommended by the manufacturer or hospital guidelines

Maintain proper perfusion records for the purpose of compliance, benchmarking and standardization

Perform call duties after office hours to all patients that require emergency cardiothoracic or cardiology services

Coordinate, communicate and cooperate with other health professionals in regard to patients treatment, care, progress and recovery

Requirement

Perfusion Certified with valid annual practicing certificate

Preferably with minimum 2 to 4 years of working experience with cardiopulmonary bypass equipment in an established cardiac centre

Past experience in operating theatre, intensive or coronary care unit will be added advantage

Proficient in computer software application

Founded in 1994, Mahkota Medical Centre (Mahkota) is one of the largest and most comprehensive tertiary private hospitals in South Malaysia. The hospital offers state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and quality medical services. It is one of the most comprehensive hospitals focusing on medical sub-specialties with high surgical workloads. Licensed with 305 beds in eight wards and housing over 120 practising consultants across a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines, it is supported by a dedicated team of management, doctors and allied healthcare staff.

Mahkota Medical Centre is a top medical tourism destination in Malaysia and an elite member of the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council serving some 100,000 foreign patients annually. It is the first private hospital in Melaka to become Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited, in addition to earning the 5th edition Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accreditation. Mahkota is the flagship hospital of Health Management International Pte Ltd (HMI Group) with more than 25 years track record.

For more information on Mahkota Medical Centre, please visit http://www.mahkotamedical.com

Founded in 1994, Mahkota Medical Centre (Mahkota) is one of the largest and most comprehensive tertiary private hospitals in South Malaysia. The hospital offers state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and quality medical services. It is one of the most comprehensive hospitals focusing on medical sub-specialties with high surgical workloads. Licensed with 305 beds in eight wards and housing over 120 practising consultants across a wide range of medical and surgical disciplines, it is supported by a dedicated team of management, doctors and allied healthcare staff.

Mahkota Medical Centre is a top medical tourism destination in Malaysia and an elite member of the Malaysian Healthcare Travel Council serving some 100,000 foreign patients annually. It is the first private hospital in Melaka to become Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited, in addition to earning the 5th edition Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accreditation. Mahkota is the flagship hospital of Health Management International Pte Ltd (HMI Group) with more than 25 years track record.

For more information on Mahkota Medical Centre, please visit http://www.mahkotamedical.com