Perfusionist, Department of Anaesthesia at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Perfusion Sciences, Open-Heart Surgery, CPB, LHB, DHCA, ACP, RCP, RAP, MUF, Decision-Making, Communication, Leadership, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Emergency Troubleshooting, Cost-Effective Solutions

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Perfusionist, Department of Anaesthesia Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction: The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: Independently manage adult, pediatric, and infant open-heart (CPB) procedures. Operate key perfusion devices, including HLM, IABP, Cell Saver, VAVD, Bio-Medicus, ABG, ACT, and related equipment. Select and implement appropriate equipment and techniques for each procedure. Provide 24/7 on-call coverage for troubleshooting emergencies. Ensure patient safety and maintain high-quality perfusion care. Monitor, maintain and improve perfusion quality indicators. Develop strategies to enhance first-line perfusion services with cost-effective solutions. Requirements: You should have: Bachelor’s degree in Perfusion Sciences. Minimum 5 years of experience as a primary perfusionist in adult and pediatric open-heart surgeries. Independently proficient in CPB, LHB, DHCA, ACP, RCP, RAP, and MUF. Excellent decision-making, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to make critical decisions and lead confidently in high-pressure situations. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

You will independently manage adult, pediatric, and infant open-heart procedures and operate key perfusion devices. Additionally, you will provide 24/7 on-call coverage for troubleshooting emergencies and ensure high-quality perfusion care.