Clinical Perfusionist - Grade 3

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term - 2-month locum position
• Full Time - 80 hrs per f/n, negotiable for the right candidate
• Perfusionist Grade 3 (FZ1 – FZ3)
• Great staff benefits!

Department

The Department of Perfusion at the Alfred provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art Perfusion Service in the treatment of cardiac and respiratory diseases, working in close collaboration with the relevant services within the Directorate of Alfred Heart & Lung (Department of Cardiothoracic & Transplantation, Department of Cardiology and Department of Respiratory Medicine) as well as with Page 2 of 5 the Intensive Care and Emergency Departments. Involvement in clinical research and development projects further complements the Departmental workload.

Position Summary

To provide and be responsible for the conduct of total body perfusion and its associated life support techniques within the Cardiac Services, Alfred Hospital. A Clinical Perfusionist is a qualified person who is appropriately trained and experienced in the Physiology, Pharmacology, Technology and operation of extracorporeal perfusion equipment in any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace a patients’ cardiopulmonary or circulatory function.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Eligibility for membership of Australian College of Cardiovascular Perfusion requires a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science, or recognised equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team in an often-challenging environment, exhibiting initiative, strength of character, and facilitative qualities.
• Applicants must be possess or be eligible for a Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusion.

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For queries regarding this position, please contact Joshua Byrne (Clinical Perfusion Manager) at [email protected] or on 0419 770 042

Applications close at 11 pm Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Alfred 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.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au