Cardiac Imaging Consultant

• $107,760.00 Total Remuneration (inc. superannuation) Full Time Equivalent   (pro-rata) + generous salary packaging options

•  Based in Melbourne

•  Part-time (0.2 FTE), 1-Year contract

About the Baker Institute

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute is an independent, internationally renowned medical research facility. Our work extends from the laboratory to wide-scale community studies with a focus on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

About the Role 

We have an opportunity for a Cardiac Imaging Consultant to join our Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Physiology Laboratory.   

This position sits within our Clinical Domain and the position holder will be primarily responsible for providing oversight of routine cardiac services, interaction with research patients, rigorous attention to detail, working within tight schedules and deadline driven as well as the capacity to self-manage and work well in a team environment.

The Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Physiology Laboratory in conjunction with the imaging core use imaging techniques to identify the risk of developing various cardiac diseases, including heart failure and coronary disease.  Our work is based on a rich clinical experience and seeks to provide data and resources to optimise cardiovascular disease management in community and clinical settings. 

Key Duties

In this role you will be expected to:

• Conduct Cardiac Imaging (echo and MRI) reporting in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Participate in a regular reporting roster of echocardiography and cardiac MRI (both research and clinical studies).
• Work collaboratively with cardiologists within the institute assisting with routine cardiac services at the Institute.
• Participate in the supervision of exercise testing when a medical presence is required. 
• Provide clinical support and cardiac expertise to staff within the Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Laboratory and Imaging and assist in the provision of other clinical cardiovascular services as needed.
• Participate in the design, execution and control of multiple health science laboratory projects or research studies and assist with analysis.
• Provide supervision and support to students who are engaging in clinical research within the institute.
• Participate in the design, execution and control of multiple health science laboratory projects or research studies.
• Actively seek funding for research duties or activities and submit/contribute to grant applications to support research projects.
• Assist with Cardiac Imaging data research and analysis procedures.
• Perform critical analyses of literature relevant to Cardiac Imaging research and assist in the preparation of research papers & manuscripts for publication and presentation at conferences and workshops. 

Please note as part of the role some travel to conferences related to research will be required.

Skills and Experience

You will have:

• A Doctoral or medical qualification in the relevant discipline area or equivalent qualifications or research experience.
• Subspecialist training (fellowship or equivalent) in advanced Cardiac Imaging, specifically echocardiography and certification in cardiac MRI as per the Conjoint Committee for Certification in Cardiac MRI, RANZCR and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).
• An understanding of research areas related to Cardiac Imaging (echocardiogram and cardiac MRI), exercise and prevention of cardiovascular disease. 
• A deep knowledge of the clinical guidelines for the reporting of echocardiography and cardiac MRI
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability and flexibility to multi-task and coordinate several complex research projects at the same time, working with constantly changing deadlines and priorities, without compromising close attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to take initiative and to improve and enhance existing systems and procedures. 
• A high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people at a variety of levels internal and external to the Institute.
• Demonstrated ability to be a proactive team member and contribute to team development and work effectively in an interdisciplinary team. 

Benefits

Working at the Baker Institute offers flexibility, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to a research centre of world renown. Benefits include generous salary packaging, an employee assistance program, as well as modern offices and laboratories adjacent to the Alfred Hospital and walking distance to St Kilda Road, Chapel Street, and Fawkner Park.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Applications should include a current resume and cover letter, quoting reference (KM02) and state why you are interested in this role.  We are reviewing applications as they are received so if you think you're the right person for this role, we'd love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. For a position description or further information, please visit our website at: https://www.baker.edu.au/career

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be immunised with the COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Directions (No 4) and in accordance with Mandatory vaccination of health care workers (influenza vaccine) directions – Health services establishments.

We will close this job ad as soon as we have enough applicants so, please apply without delay.

Contact Details

Kegan Moneghetti

Group Leader - Head of Cardiovascular Clinical Services 

Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

***************@baker.edu.au

The Baker Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for roles within the Institute. We value diversity, inclusivity, gender equity and we promote family friendly practices. We are a proud recipient of an inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).