Cardiac Sonographer

CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
 
· Permanent Full Time
· Launceston, Tasmania
 
Charles Clinic Heart Care, established in 2010, has rapidly grown to become a nationally recognised centre of excellence offering comprehensive cardiac services to the Northern Tasmanian community.
 
We are a busy Clinic with rooms Clinics in Launceston and Burnie. Our team includes seven visiting and two full-time cardiologists, several of whom are nationally recognised. We have nine qualified echocardiographers and one trainee. You will be an integral part of our patient focused team.
 
Employee wellbeing – caring for our sonographers
 
· We highly value our sonographers and are genuinely interested in the welfare of our staff.
· One hour time slots are scheduled for all Echo studies with a maximum 8 echos per day.
· Massage is provided on a regular basis to help avoid injury.
· A variety of work can be offered.
· A mixture of studies and interesting pathology provides for a diverse working environment.
· No on call or out of hours work
· Flexible hours considered
 
Key responsibilities:
 
· Independently perform high quality echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
Experience in GLS, CRT, 3-D, and adult congenital echo would be an advantage but not essential
· Independently complete comprehensive echocardiographic reports considering all clinical measurements and current ASE guidelines.
· Assist with transoesophageal echo, ECGs, holter monitors.
· Involvement in regular regional clinics in Northern Tasmania.
 
About you:
 
· Considerable clinical experience in echocardiography and cardiac testing
· Outstanding diagnostic and analytical skills
· Clear patient focused care providing patient comfort, confidentiality and empathetic care during all procedures
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong collaborative teamwork skills and work ethic
· An ability to analyse Holter would be viewed favourably, but is not essential.
 
Qualifications & Requirements:
 
· ASAR Accreditation in Cardiac Ultrasound
· Criminal record check prior to commencement of employment
· Registered under Working with Vulnerable People Act
· Up to date Immunisation status (COVID, Hep B, influenza etc.)
· Current driver’s licence
 
Remuneration: $103,000 - $114,000 plus Super (depending on skills and experience) Apply Now