– Clinical Perfusionist

This is for a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Wollongong Private Hospital is seeking suitable applications for an experienced Clinical Perfusionist to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team. The position will participate in the supply of clinical services that will be undertaking adult Cardiothoracic surgery.

Wollongong Private Hospital and the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District are working collaboratively to establish a cardiothoracic surgical service for public and private patients in the Illawarra and surrounding areas in early 2021.

Situated approximately 80km south of Sydney, occupying a narrow coastal strip harbouring arguably some of the world’s best surf beaches and collared by the amazing rainforest-covered Illawarra escarpment, the Illawarra is a great place to live. Wollongong offers a modern coastal lifestyle full of culture and arts, providing an ideal lifestyle for either family or single’s. Wollongong is a fast- growing, progressive city offering all the trimmings of a large modern city in a laid-back lifestyle.

The successful individuals or perfusion service provider team members should be able to provide a full range of clinical perfusion services to support . Perfusion team members must demonstrate clinical expertise in the clinical perfusion and the ability to work in collaboration with the medical team in the provision of cardiac services.

Essential Criteria: • Bachelor Degree in Science or Applied Science or equivalent • Diploma in Clinical Perfusion • Certification in Clinical Perfusion with the Australian and College of Perfusionists • Experience in cell saver • Rapid Transfusion System • Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping

To submit your expression of interest (including a CV) or for more information please contact: David Crowe, Chief Executive Officer Wollongong Private Hospital T: (02) 4286 1142 E: [email protected]