Perfusionist (Bank)

Job description

Perfusionist (Bank) The Priory Hospital Bank Shifts Competitive Salary The Priory Hospital in Birmingham is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Perfusionist to join their team of staff in the Cardiology department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence. Duties of this role include: - You provide clinical and technical perfusion service during both routine and emergency procedures. - You operate the heart-lung machine, delivering Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass (CPB) along with cell salvage systems and Intra- Aortic balloon pump. - You administer drugs including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution and osmotic diuretics as clinically indicated. - You monitor the patient’s haemodynamic status and assess throughout the procedure to deliver concise, accurate instructions to the surgi...