Clinical Perfusionist

Job Description:
- Fitzroy location- Full time, permanent position- Challenging and rewarding work environment- Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups- New Graduates are encouraged to apply

About the Role

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen with the position of Clinical Perfusionist Grade 2 (new graduates encouraged to apply) becoming available at St Vincent's Melbourne. The Clinical Perfusionist, under the guidance of the Chief Clinical Perfusionist, will be responsible for the delivery of expert clinical care and service delivery. Working as part of a small, high functioning team, the Clinical Perfusionist will be responsible for perfusion and associated services to cardiac surgery and other disciplines as required. The team will be the sole provider of the Extra Corporeal Services to and within SVHM.

The Clinical Perfusionist will be responsible for ensuring their own professional development in order to maintain expert clinical skills and advanced knowledge.

Duties include:
- Provision of a sterile and suitable Cardio Pulmonary Bypass (CPB) circuit for each patient- Suitable set up and priming of the CPB circuit- Provision of intra
- operative haemodynamic, biochemical and physiological support during CPB- High level of communication skills within the surgical team including the cardiac surgeon, cardiac anaesthetist and nursing staff- Provision of a supporting role within the operating theatre, should the patient require prolonged care in the form of ECMO, as requested by the cardiac surgeon- Provide autologous blood salvaging for cardiac surgeries or any other surgical procedures requiring this service- Manage and or participate in the departmental research projects- Development of research methodology and evaluation of new products and equipment- Participate in production and presentation of oral and written presentations by the Perfusion unit- Participate in lectures and continued education programs- Record and store information both printed and electronic relating to all of the above accountabilities for the time relevant to SVHM

The classification range for this position will be Clinical Perfusionist Gr 2 EZ1 - EZ7 ($87,287 - 114,992 pro rata)

The applicant should either be an Australian and New Zealand Certified Perfusionist or other certification recognised as equivalent by the Australia and New Zealand Board of Perfusion.

Essential Experience- Applicants must have experience in providing extra corporeal services within a hospital environment- Must have a high level of English language proficiency, both verbally and written- Adult Perfusion experienced- Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA)- ECMO- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)- Cell salvaging- Minimal Invasive Valve Surgeries- Femoral
- Femoral CPB- Vacuum assisted venous drainage- Cardioplegia delivery preferably Del Nido and Blood Cardioplegia- In line blood gas monitoring

What we Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs including our Employee Assistance Program and STAR (our Peer supported stress management program)
- A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
- Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay
- In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
- Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
- Culture of continuous improvement

St Vincent's Operating Suite

St Vincent's Operating Suite houses 12 theatres, 12 anaesthetic rooms and a Post Anaesthetic Care Area. We undertake over 12,000 procedures per year in a vast range of highly specialised and complex specialties over a 24 hour period, 7 days per week.

About St Vincent’s Hospital

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

Application

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).