Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $129,575 - $129,575
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8301
The Clinical Perfusionist provides advanced clinical perfusion services within the specialist cardiac surgery team, supporting safe and effective cardiopulmonary care for patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures. The role also contributes to the coordination, quality and ongoing development of the Perfusion Service in line with organisational standards and ANZCP professional requirements.
RMH is a major tertiary health service providing specialist care for patients requiring complex cardiac surgery. Joining our Cardiac Surgery service provides the opportunity to work across a broad and evolving clinical program, with opportunities to further develop your skills in complex adult cardiac surgery, advanced extracorporeal support, clinical governance, education and supervision, service development and new technologies.
You will contribute to equipment and consumable management, quality improvement, education of trainee perfusionists and service coordination. The role also participates in a 24/7 on-call roster and may undertake delegated operational responsibilities, including rostering, workforce planning and stakeholder liaison. During periods of leave, the position may act in the Perfusion Manager role to support continuity of leadership, service delivery and clinical governance.
We are committed to building a collaborative, capable and high-performing team where people support one another, contribute to continuous improvement and deliver excellent patient care. Our work is guided by the RMH values of putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.
Key Accountabilities
About You
We are looking for a Clinical Perfusionist who brings strong clinical skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to working within a specialist cardiac surgery team.
You will bring:
For Grade 3 appointment, you will also demonstrate advanced perfusion capability, including ECMO, VADs and IABP, as well as leadership, supervision or operational experience.
Experience with minimally invasive perfusion techniques will be highly regarded.
Benefits of Working at RMH
Interested?
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Flexible employment arrangements
We welcome applicants seeking part-time or full-time employment, with the following opportunities available:
Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
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