About the Organisation: The largest hospital and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania.As the major clinical teaching and research centre, we work closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.Our services work together to deliver excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, workforce, and the Tasmanian community.We strive to provide excellent Cardiothoracic Surgical care to the 500,000-strong population of Tasmania.Department: Surgical Services, Cardiothoracic UnitDuties: Provide clinical perfusion services in the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit including:Setting up and operating cardiopulmonary bypass equipment to provide optimum life support for patients undergoing cardiac or non-cardiac surgery, including provision of blood circulation, gas exchange, total body hypothermia, and techniques used to protect the unperfused myocardium.Operating equipment used in association with cardiopulmonary bypass, e.g., Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, Ventricular Assist devices, thromboelastograph tests, Blood Salvage equipment, Blood Gas Machines, and the Medistem Flow Probe machine.The use of this equipment may also be needed in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and ICU or any other areas of the hospital as needed.The provision of a blood-salvage service for cardiac surgery patients where indicated.Participation in the selection of equipment, both hardware and disposable, used for cardiopulmonary bypass, procurement of such items as per the Procurement guidelines.Ensuring adequate supplies of all disposable equipment used for cardiopulmonary bypass and associated procedures are available, monitoring utilization, and maintaining records of equipment used and costs.Ensure the provision of user maintenance of relevant equipment, involving regular calibration of a range of biomedical and monitoring equipment and maintaining records of maintenance information on perfusion equipment.Maintain all relevant perfusion information during cardiopulmonary bypass, in accordance with the practices and policies of the hospital.Provide training and supervision for clinical perfusion staff and ensure the provision of all necessary procedure and protocol manuals, including training advice regarding the use of biomedical and physiological monitoring equipment to theatre, ICU, and Cath Lab staff.Participate in the education of staff on the principles of cardiopulmonary bypass and associated equipment.Arrange and participate in a 24-hour on-call roster for clinical perfusion services.Ensure data collection, entry, and extraction on all cardiothoracic surgery patients for TCU and PDU collaboration and to provide audit and analysis.Participate in ongoing research projects within the cardiothoracic surgical unit.Provide assistance in the training of theatre staff in the use of blood gas machines.Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.Be prepared to undertake duties not specifically mentioned in this document that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience expected from persons in this classification level.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Responsible for the quality of service, training, and supervision of staff engaged in perfusion duties in the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit and the Division of Surgery.Alongside the Director of Cardiac Surgery and the Director of Cardiac Anaesthesia and Perfusion, accept responsibility for the selection of equipment to be used for cardiopulmonary bypass and associated procedures.In consultation with other members of the cardiac surgery team, accept responsibility for the management of extracorporeal circulation consistent with the needs of the patient, preparing and operating equipment for cardiopulmonary bypass and associated procedures.Be responsible for the on-call roster for the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit.Participate in planning and be responsible for implementing perfusion services to meet the needs of the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit.Champion a child-safe culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people.Where applicable, exercise delegations in accordance with a range of Acts, Regulations, Awards, administrative authorities, and functional arrangements as mandated by Statutory office holders.Comply at all times with policy and protocol requirements, including those relating to mandatory education, training, and assessment.About You: Permanent full-time position, working 76 hours per fortnight.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Tertiary qualification/program of study recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion.Holds a Certificate of Clinical Perfusion awarded by the Australian and New Zealand Board of Perfusion.Note: Applicants must have current ANZCP registration.Without ANZCP registration, applicants will not be considered.What's on Offer: Salary package of up to $230,000 to $250,000+ (depending on years of experience), inclusive of:Market allowance 30%On-call and call back as negotiated11.5% superannuationPlus: Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annumRelocation and accommodation assistance, within Department of Health guidelinesAccess to salary packaging a wide range of benefits including living expenses of up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meals and entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.Other Health and Wellbeing benefits such as Fitness Passport.Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement.If you, or someone you know, are interested in hearing more about this position or any other vacancies we have here at Searson Buck, NurseLine, please get in touch with Evita Ayap on 0448 533 *** or email ****** to discuss.Warning: Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys.If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr