KUTRRH Cath Lab Perfusionist Job

Cath Lab Perfusionist Job, Kenyan Medical Job Vacancies 2023, 

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Health, registered under Legal Notice Number 4 of the State Corporations Act Cap 446. The Hospital seeks to engage qualified staff on a three (3) to five (5) year performance-based renewable contract for the positions listed below. Applicants must demonstrate diligence, commitment, and a positive attitude.

CATH LAB PERFUSIONIST- V/FT/16/2023-2 POSTS

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Monitoring and controlling extracorporeal perfusion equipment during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery and related procedures on patients of all ages, while under the direction of a physician and in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of practice.
  • Selecting, assembling and preparing equipment and supplies for assigned cases.
  • Operating and maintaining equipment.
  • Monitoring and evaluating physiologic data and making adjustments in perfusion parameters as needed.
  • Administering prescription drugs, blood products and anesthetic agents through the extracorporeal circuit and inducing specified physiologic conditions, such as hypothermia and circulatory arrest, as ordered by a physician.
  • Assisting with inventory management.
  • Assisting with assigned projects in a collaborative cardiovascular team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

  • Diploma or degree in Nursing or Clinical Medicine.
  • Certification from an Accredited Perfusion Technology Program or approved program of Extracorporeal Technology.
  • Certification from a relevant Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion to become a certified clinical perfusionist (CCP).
  • Registration with the relevant professional and licensing body.
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • At least one years’ experience as a perfusionist in a busy cardiothoracic surgery program

Soft skills required for the job

  • Communication skills
  • Observation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Compassionate
  • Team player
  • Ability to work under pressure

How to Apply

If your background and competencies match the specifications of any of the posts above, please apply online via: www.kutrrh.go.ke/careers

For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Note that you must attach the Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and Filled Application Form and Practicing License ONLY when you apply online via the portal.

The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 11th April 2023.

Detailed job descriptions can be accessed on the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital careers portal on the website www.kutrrh.go.ke

Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta University, Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital Directorate of Human Resource Development will Contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through the Telephone number 0710642513 only.

Chief Executive Officer

Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital