PE Global Healthcare is recruiting for a Perfusion Scientist, Staff Grade, based in Galway.
This is a full-time permanent role to start as soon as possible.
About the Role: The Perfusionist Staff Grade provides a comprehensive specialist clinical and technical perfusion service during routine and emergency procedures on a 24/7 basis, acting as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team during cardiac surgery.
They will be expected to operate autonomously within the hospital environment (ward or theatres).
The Perfusionist Staff Grade will also contribute to the development of departmental protocols and research.
Responsibilities: Take, where appropriate, delegated responsibility for the delivery of a highly specialist perfusion service, ensuring the service is effective and well co-ordinated.
Offer and undertake a range of highly specialised perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass.
Assess the patients relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate decisions concerning conduct of the procedure.
Advise clinicians on the suitability of equipment and persuade clinicians on appropriate course of action.
Set up, prime and run the cardiopulmonary bypass machine to maintain life support for the period of cardiopulmonary bypass according to broad occupational and clinical policies as well as recent scientific evidence seeking advice when necessary.
Undertake, analyse and interpret arterial/venous blood gases and patient coagulation status.
Requirements: Be accredited by the College of Clinical Perfusion of Great Britain and Ireland OR Possess an equivalent qualification AND Be registered with the College of Clinical Perfusionists of Great Britain and Ireland as a practising Clinical Perfusionist Please email Ruth at ruth.barr or call Ruth on Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application.
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Skills: acute cardiac science