AddressApplications Close: Thursday, 22nd February 2024
Cardiac Physiologist
Sonographer
John Hunter Hospital
Where you'll be working:
The position is based in the Cardiology Unit of the John Hunter Hospital.The unit provides cardiology monitoring and diagnostic testing across many areas of the John Hunter Hospital, Belmont Hospital, Maitland Hospital, and other HNE health sites.
Technical staff work a fixed roster and provide a weekend on-call service outside of normal hours.
The technical team has staff at different grade levels, experience, and interests and there are opportunities to investigate all areas of cardiac diagnostics.
About the role:
The role will provide cardiac ultrasound diagnostic testing in support of the Cardiology service to both adult and paediatric clients.
- Perform cardiac ultrasound scans and provide accurate reports of observations for both inpatient and outpatient clients across the service as requested
- Assist with the provision of other cardiac tests in support of the Cardiology unit as directed by the supervisor
- Clean and maintain all equipment used for the above cardiac tests
- Contribute to and participate in appropriate quality activities to improve all aspects of the Cardiology Service
- There will be initial orientation and training to assist with starting in the position
- There is ongoing support from senior staff and regular, ongoing training and education to ensure continued development and accreditation
- Training in paediatric cardiac ultrasound is offered to all staff
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in Science or other similar area which includes human anatomy and physiology
- Accredited and registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)
- Participate in a weekend on-call service
- Eligible to drive in NSW and travel for work purposes
Benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
For role-related queries or questions contact Mia Tolfree on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
