Clinical Perfusionist

**Austin Health** is one of Victoria’s largest health care providers. Our 9,000 employees and 425 volunteers provide safe, high quality, person-centred care at Austin Hospital, Olivia Newton-John Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre (ONJ Centre), Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, as well as in the community through Hospital-in-the-Home and partner health services. We are an internationally recognised leader in clinical teaching, training and research and have affiliations with many leading universities and research institutes.

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced **[Clinical Perfusionist]** to join our **[ Clinical Perfusion department]. Our Team provides service to the Cardiac Surgery and Transplant Units. The Austin Perfusion Team has a strong committment to the profession; education of staff and continuously ensures our patients receive excellent care at all times. Ther perfusion team also collaborates with ICU ECMO team to support patients needing ECMO/ECLS and Intra Aortic Ballon pump.**

**Details of position **(As A Clinical Perfusionist your role involves supporting patient on Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

The challenges include invovling in Complex Aortic and IVC tumour surgeries. The liver transplant team often require perfusionist to conduct VV- ECMO.)
- **Hours per week**: [ 30 hours ]
- **Employment Status**: Fixed-Term Part time
- **Additional Notes**: Rotational On Call

**To be successful for this role you must**:

- Hold Certificate in Clinical Perfusion (from ANZCP)
- Be a dynamic team player
- Participate in On Call roster
- Be flexible to meet the surgical requests

Please refer to the position for further information about the role and required knowledge and skills.

Work with us Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, employee assistance program and a staff health centre.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

**Application Instructions**:

- Cover letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree
- Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)
- Working with Children’s Check Card (where applicable)

Selection Criteria Essential: ANZCP Certification
Essential: 5 Years experience as Clinical Perfusionist