Perfusionist

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Perfusionist to manage the perfusion of cardiopulmonary bypass cases and assist in training staff. Ideal candidates will have a recognized degree in Biological Sciences and relevant experience. Vaccination against Covid-19 and other specific vaccinations are mandatory. This is an opportunity to work in a critical role supporting cardiovascular surgeries.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in managing perfusions.
• Candidates without perfusion management experience may be considered with 2 to 3 years in healthcare.
• Proof of specific vaccinations required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the perfusion of cardiopulmonary bypass cases.
• Operate and maintain heart-lung machines and blood analysis equipment.
• Assist Chief Perfusionist in supervision and training of Perfusionists.

Skills

Service-oriented

Alert

Observant

Dexterous

Education

Recognised Degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

You will be responsible for managing the perfusion of cardiopulmonary bypass cases, operating and maintaining heart-lung machines, blood analysis equipment and other accessory equipment so as to ensure safe conduct of surgery by the cardiovascular surgeon. For the Senior Perfusionist post, you will also assist the Chief Perfusionist in supervising and training of Perfusionists to support the surgeons in cardiovascular operations. Candidates with relevant qualification and experience will be considered for Senior Perfusionist post.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree, preferably majoring in Biological Sciences
• At least 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in managing perfusions involving congenital (infant / paediatric), ischemic heart and vascular diseases
• Service-oriented, alert, observant and dexterous
• Candidates without perfusion management experience may be considered if he/she has at least 2 to 3 years of other work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Documented proof of :
• (i)Measles (or Mumps , Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity ; and
• (ii)Diphtheria (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination taken during preceding 10 years at prevailing point of reference as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act with effect from 3 January 2022. Applicants without these vaccinations are welcome to apply if they undertake to complete the vaccination(s) before work commencement upon successful interview and are offered employment
• We regret that only applicants who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (according to MOH’s definitions) will be considered due to exposure risk