Cardiac Sonographer Grade 3

Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Fitzroy location
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and supportive team environment
Various positions available
About the Role Under the guidance of the Chief Cardiac Physiologist and/or Directors of Cardiology you will be responsible for performing and interpreting complex resting transthoracic echocardiograms using advanced imaging techniques such as 3D, strain and contrast imaging. Your role will include performing and interpreting exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms, and assisting during Transoesophageal echocardiograms. As part of our dynamic team, the opportunity also exists for an experienced cardiac physiologists to support our rhythm management and Cath lab team. Duties include:
Perform and interpret complex resting transthoracic echocardiograms
Utilise advanced imaging technquies: such as 3D, strain and contrast imaging desirable
Perform and interpret exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms using treadmill, standard bicycle or recline bicycle
Assist with Transoesophageal echocardiograms
Classifications for this position will be SO57 - SO60 ($100,089 - $114,358 per annum, pro rata for part time). Please note, the below positions are available. If you could please confirm in your cover letter which position you are interested in applying for:
Part time, Permanent (0.6 FTE)
Full time, Fixed term until 12/6/24 - Maternity Leave backfill
Part time, Fixed term (0.6 FTE) until 7/6/24 - Long service leave backfill
Your Contribution
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science
Completed Post Graduate qualification in cardiac ultrasound
Current full accreditation with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and diverse interpersonal skills
Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain.
What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Heart Centre / Cardiac Investigation Unit St Vincent's Cardiology offers comprehensive cardiac services providing a full range of invasive & non-invasive investigations including cardiac catheterisation and intervention, cardiac implantable electronic device implantation, structural heart program and international leading research. Our services are provided for outpatients & inpatients through the Cardiac Investigation Unit and St Vincent's Heart Centre which includes our established National Centre for Sports Cardiology (NCSC). The NCSC combines expertise from St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and St Vincent's Institute to harnesses national leaders in the clinical and research specialty of sports cardiology. Additional opportunities exist to work offsite at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS). Ongoing support is provided to our clinical staff to further advance their skills with support in approved higher education courses and attendance to conferences. Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Please click here to apply.