Cardiac Scientist

• Exciting opportunity to join one of the largest pathology practises in Australia.
• Full-time opportunity with full training provided - be part of a stable, growing industry!
• Receive an attractive hourly rate, strong job security and a great range of additional benefits!

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 3,000 people.

With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, we maintain an open-door policy, with each of our team members playing a role in patient care driven to ensure a top-quality service is provided.

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an opportunity for a permanent full-time or part-time Cardiac Scientist. This office-based role will see you working 8 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday at the Bowen Hills Laboratory, reporting to the Cardiology Services Manager.  

The purpose of this position is to provide clinical measurement services in the field of Cardiology across the key services of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Holter Monitoring and ECGs.

This role is required to work closely with our team of Cardiac Scientists, Consulting Cardiologists and administration staff to ensure excellence in customer service and patient care. This position will receive clinical guidance and supervision from the Senior Cardiac Scientist.

Some of the other specific responsibilities of the position are to: 

• Analysing and interpreting data from Holter Monitors, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors, and ECGs to complete preliminary reports
• Offering support and troubleshooting assisting staff in Cardiology Services
• Contributing to the timely release of patient results to doctors and specialists
• Supporting collection staff in the application and removal of cardiac patient monitoring devices
• Providing administrative support to the Cardiology Services Team, including resource development, quality improvement initiatives, and project involvement

A Bachelor's Degree (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7) or a Postgraduate qualification (AQF Level 8) in Healthcare Science with subjects of study specific to cardiac science, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) clinical placement and relevant post-graduate experience. This experience will include demonstrated experience in contributing to the diagnosis and care of patients through the application, interpretation and preliminary reporting of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors, Holter Monitors and ECGs.

You will have:

• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook) and the willingness to learn various Cardiology-specific applications
• The ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team
• Sound troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Core Values

Previous experience with Medilog Darwin for Holter analysis, accreditation with the Australian Council for Clinical Physiologists and membership of PiCSA are highly regarded though not essential. The position also requires that you are vaccinated or immune against specified infectious diseases.  All costs pertaining the Staff Vaccination Program are covered by the Practice.

You will have high-level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work, and meet deadlines. Your strong ability to provide high-level customer service and patient care will help you succeed in this role.

The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and support staff. The successful candidates will join a welcoming and dedicated team.

Staff members will be given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and will be provided with an avenue for career development and advancement.

For your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive remuneration plus super. Due to the working hours of these positions, penalty rates and shift allowance apply. In addition, you will also enjoy the following benefits:

• Fitness Passport – staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choice participating within the Fitness Passport agreement.
• Physiotherapy – Once a week.
• Parental and Adoption Leave – SNP staff receive 6 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
• Employee Assistance Program – a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work-related problems that may affect the quality of life or work performance.
• Private Health Insurance – staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private.
• Pathology Services – staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk-billed Pathology Services.
• X-Ray Services – staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
• Smoke-Free Environment Policy – All SNP premises are smoke-free. There are no designated smoking areas on Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology. For those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.

You will be required to complete a 6-monthly clinical assessment showcasing your interpretation ability with a minimum pass of 90%.