Clinical Perfusionist II
| Location | Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of |
| Date Posted | June 7, 2023 |
| Category | Health Care / Medical |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | TZS |
Description
| JOB SUMMARY | NA |
| DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | i. Assembling, maintaining and operating extra corporeal circulation equipment, intra- aortic balloon pumps, cell saver and other heart assist devices to support or temporarily replace patients' cardiopulmonary functions during open-heart surgery; ii. Administering blood products, drugs and other substances through heart- lung machines and other devices as directed by cardiac surgeons and anaesthetists to maintain adequate flow of oxygenated blood to all organs of the body; iii. Monitoring vital signs to support and maintain patients' physiological functions and metabolic needs during cardiopulmonary surgery; iv. Accurately completing Perfusion record, worksheet and related paperwork are accurately completed and an appropriate action is formulated based on the individual patient condition (including, but not limited to: knowledge of patient’s history, pre-op status, lab and cardiac cath. reports, etc.) v. Participating in routine maintenance, calibration and inspection of all perfusion related equipment; and vi. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior. |
| QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE | Holder of a B.Sc. in Nursing or Diploma in Clinical Medicine with added training in Perfusion Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution; with at least four (4) years working experience in the relevant field. |
| REMUNERATION | Attractive remuneration package in |