Perfusionist

Port Harcourt · On-site

About this role

Our client is a tertiary healthcare facility providing specialised care in oncology, cardiovascular medicine, renal care, advanced surgery and diagnostic services.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Perfusionist to provide safe and effective extracorporeal circulation support during cardiac surgical procedures. The successful candidate will operate and manage the heart-lung machine and
related extracorporeal technologies, monitor physiological parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass, and work closely with the cardiac surgeon and cardiac anaesthetist to optimize patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage cardiopulmonary bypass systems during cardiac surgical procedures.
• Prepare, prime, operate, and safely maintain the heart-lung machine and associated perfusion equipment.
• Monitor and manage patient physiological parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Manage oxygenation, ventilation, temperature, anticoagulation, blood gases, electrolytes, and fluid balance during bypass.
• Support cardiac surgical procedures requiring extracorporeal circulation.
• Administer and monitor cardioplegia according to approved surgical protocols.
• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons and cardiac anaesthetists throughout procedures.
• Maintain accurate perfusion records and document all relevant intraoperative events and interventions.
• Conduct routine checks, preventive maintenance, and safety checks of perfusion equipment.
• Ensure adequate availability and appropriate management of perfusion consumables.
• Respond appropriately to equipment failure and perfusion-related emergencies.
• Participate in development and review of perfusion protocols, checklists, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Perfusion Science, Cardiovascular Perfusion, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
  • Current professional registration/licensure where applicable.
  • Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of clinical perfusion experience, preferably in a cardiac surgery setting.
  • Demonstrated experience operating cardiopulmonary bypass systems independently.
  • Experience with adult cardiac surgery; paediatric perfusion experience is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of extracorporeal circulation, blood conservation, haemodynamic monitoring, and cardioplegia techniques.
  • Strong understanding of perfusion safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  • Open to qualified local and expatriate candidates.


Company at a glance

Alan & Grant, is a firm of consultants creating innovative HR & Enterprise Solutions. We focus on enabling performance improvements around our clients’ people, product and project concerns.

We work with different organizations to conceptualize, build and deploy bespoke solutions aimed at improving overall performance and align workforce to long-term corporate objectives ensuring sustained growth and profitability in the process.

Our core competences are in

HR Advisory Services

Organizational Development (structure, policies, systems audit and development), Outsourcing Management (including people, function and process areas), Employee/HR Analytics, Employee Performance Management Systems, Salary survey and payroll management, Job Evaluation & Design,

Human Capacity Development

Gap Analysis, Competency Assessment & Design, Training Plan Design & Management, Facilitation, Curriculum & Content Development, Graduate Trainee Induction, Learning Academy Design & Development.

Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning, Talent Sourcing, Executive Recruitment & Selection, Role Outsourcing, Assessment Centre Design & Management.

Enterprise Solutions

Market Research, Product Performance Review, Strategy Development, Quarterly/Yearly Performance Review, Quality Management Systems (ISO Audit, Assessment and Certification Preparation)

Project & Programme Management

Founded2016
Team Size2-10 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Location
Eti Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria

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