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operate heart-lung machines

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working with machinery and specialised equipment

using precision instrumentation and equipment

operating medical equipment

operate heart-lung machines

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Utilise heart-lung machines to pump blood and oxygen through the patient's body. Ensure patients are safe and correctly connected to the machine before surgery. Operate the heart-lung machine during surgery and monitor the patients vital functions. Disconnect the equipment after surgery.

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operate a heart-lung machine

operate heart lung machines

utilise heart-lung machines

utilize heart-lung machines

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)