ROBERT MASCARENHAS
Toronto,ON
Summary
Patient-focused Staff Perfusionist offering 12 years of operating heart and lung machines during open heart surgeries. Skillful in managing patients' metabolic and physiological demands and delivering drugs to stop the heart. In-depth knowledge of heart-lung machine ECMO, LVAD, IABP, CELLSAVERS, and other monitoring device operations. Dedicated to effectively collaborating with the medical team to determine circulation equipment and techniques to best serve patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Perfusionist
Saud AlBabtain Cardiac Centre (Ministry Of Health)
09.2015 - 04.2023
- Perfused approx
- 4500 cases (60% pediatric) and assisted in around 6000 cases
- Managed ECMO/LVAD cases (respiratory/cardiac)
- Perfused special cases like right and left heart bypass; managed centrifugal pumps, IABPs and MICS.
- Perfused all types of Pediatric CPB including ASD, ALCAPA, Rastelli, TAPVC, Sennings, and Aortic surgeries like BENTAL, Arch Repairs, etc.
- Protected against infection risks during procedures with diligent adherence to aseptic techniques and established protocols.
- Set up and operated heart-lung machine in hospital to take over functions of patient's heart and lungs during surgery or respiratory failure.
- Supported cardiac surgeons performing CABG, OPCAB and valve replacement surgeries for adult patients.
- Evaluated new technologies as they emerged within the field of perfusion science, ensuring access to cutting-edge advancements for better treatment options.
- Assisted in reducing surgery complications through careful blood management and transfusion practices.
- Monitored and observed operation of heart-lung machine and patient's physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition and flow rate and adjusted equipment to maintain normal body functions.
Clinical Perfusionist
Narayana Health
01.2010 - 09.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively managing and monitoring cardiopulmonary bypass during surgeries.
- Attended surgical rounds in intensive care unit to follow up on patient recovery and discuss methods of improving outcomes.
- Tutoring perfusion students
Education
Bachelor Of Science (Perfusion Technology) -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
01.2009
Skills
- Strong observational and critical thinking skills
- Effective and timely problem-solving skills
- Able to calmly manage emergency/stressful situations
- Effective communication and people skills
- Adaptive learner and thrives to improve self and processes
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Emergency Procedures
- Circuit Design
- Quality Assurance Protocols
Accomplishments
- Perfused approx. 2500 cases (60% pediatric) and assisted in around 6000 cases.
- Managed ECMO/LVAD cases (respiratory/cardiac)
- Perfused special cases like right and left heart bypass; managed centrifugal pumps and IABPs.
- Perfused all types of Pediatric CPB including ASD, ALCAPA, Rastelli, TAPVC, Sennings, and Aortic surgeries like BENTAL, Arch Repairs, etc.
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Perfusionist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
SAUDI HEART ASSOCIATION License - 2025
CCP INDIA -2024
Timeline
Clinical Perfusionist
Saud AlBabtain Cardiac Centre (Ministry Of Health)
09.2015 - 04.2023
Clinical Perfusionist
Narayana Health
01.2010 - 09.2015
Bachelor Of Science (Perfusion Technology) -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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