Perfusionist, Staff Grade, Cork University Hospital Cork, Ireland Full Time, Permanent Who We Are The newly established HSE South West health region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry, serving more than 700,000 people.
HSE South West includes all hospital and community healthcare services, including the South / South West Hospital Group and Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.
Skills and Attributes Teamwork Skills Commitment to providing a quality Service Evaluating Information & Judging Situations Communication & Interpersonal Skills Planning and Managing Resources Professional Knowledge & Experience Description The mission statement of CUH is to provide high-quality care for those we serve, focusing on clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement through clinical education and research.
The Clinical Perfusionist, as a member of the cardiothoracic team, will support our mission by operating heart-lung equipment during surgery, administering various types of blood products and medication, controlling temperature and blood flow of patients, and monitoring patients' circulatory processes during surgery.
The clinical perfusion department provides the clinical perfusion service for approximately 500 adult cardiothoracic surgical cases per annum, consisting of both elective and emergency procedures.
The department also provides intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy, temporary pacing troubleshooting, blood gas analysis, and coagulation monitoring.
Research is encouraged.
The position requires participation in the on-call rota, stocktaking, and clinical data management.
Purpose of the Post: The Perfusionist Staff Grade offers a comprehensive specialist clinical and technical service during both routine and emergency procedures on a 24/7 basis, as a vital member of the multi-disciplinary team during cardiac surgery.
He/she will be expected to act autonomously within the hospital environment (ward or theatres) and will also participate in the development of department protocols and research.
Key Dimensions: Provide a comprehensive, specialist perfusion service as a vital member of the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain infection control within Clinical Perfusion Science and Research.
Maintain stock and stock control.
Informal Enquiries: HSE South is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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