• Perfusionist
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus
• Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight (including ADO)

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Cardiac Surgery team. This is a Full Time position, working 80 hours per fortnight, based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus. 

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a rewarding full time position in a friendly hardworking team.  The Cardiac Surgery Unit includes complex aortic surgery, complex congenital surgery, Ross procedures in addition to CABGS and an extensive valve program.  The Unit also runs an ECMO Service with current training of ICU nursing staff in ECMO underway.

• Responsible for the selection, preparation and integrity of equipment, consumables, drugs and agents required for the conduct of perfusion and related techniques essential to the proper perfusion standards for safety for safety and care of the patient undergoing cardiopulmonary support.
• Ensure adequacy of perfusion physiologically, biochemically and hemodynamically.
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of cardioplegia solutions, and for the implementation of myocardial preservation regimens
  

About You: 

• Certification of Perfusion
• Degree in Science or equivalent qualifications
• Australian Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certificate of eligible for ABCP certification
• Excellent communication skills
  

Benefits: 

• A rewarding career offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement including mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, monthly ADOs (That’s an additional day off every month!).
  

Interested?

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital https://www.thermh.org.au  If you have any questions or require more information, connect with us.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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