Perfusionist

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Perfusionist to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team at a leading multispecialty hospital. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in perfusion services, preferably in a multispecialty or tertiary-care hospital, with expertise in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures and patient safety protocols.

The candidate will be responsible for operating and managing the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgeries, monitoring patient physiological parameters, and ensuring safe and effective extracorporeal circulation throughout surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) machine during cardiac surgeries.
• Prepare, prime, and check perfusion circuits, oxygenators, cannulas, and related equipment before procedures.
• Perform perfusion services for CABG, valve replacement or repair, congenital cardiac surgeries, and other cardiac procedures as per institutional scope.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate blood flow, pressure, temperature, oxygenation, and acid-base balance during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Coordinate closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and the operating theatre team.
• Monitor ACT, blood gas results, electrolytes, hematocrit, and other relevant parameters during bypass.
• Manage perfusion-related emergencies and respond promptly to equipment or circuit complications.
• Maintain perfusion records, checklists, equipment logs, and documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Ensure equipment readiness, preventive maintenance coordination, and compliance with infection control and patient safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, emergency drills, and departmental training.
• Follow hospital protocols, applicable clinical standards, and established perfusion safety practices.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Perfusion Technology or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant clinical experience as a Perfusionist.
• Experience working in a multispecialty hospital, cardiac centre, or tertiary-care hospital.
• Strong practical knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass, perfusion equipment, and cardiac surgery workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary cardiac care team.
• Good communication, critical thinking, and emergency management skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts, on-call duties, and emergency cardiac surgery schedules as required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling complex cardiac surgery cases.
• Knowledge of perfusion safety protocols, quality assurance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hospital infection control practices and clinical documentation.
• Strong teamwork, decision-making, and patient safety orientation.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person