Cardiac Technologist G4, Educator

Position Details
Reference Number 50696
Position Title Cardiac Technologist G4, Educator
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Location Austin Hospital
Department / Ward / Clinical Area Cardiac Diagnostics 5 North
Hours per Week 40.00
Position Summary

• Fantastic full time opportunity for a qualified Cardiac Physiologist -Educator (Pacing/EP) to progress their career with Austin Health
• Make the move to Melbourne (Australia) to work with our dynamic, collaborative Cardiology team
• Five weeks annual leave and monthly Accrued Day Off to explore Melbourne and beyond
• Easy access to public transport with Heidelberg train station right outside our front door!

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne (Australia) and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
We have over 11,000 employees and 425 volunteers who provide safe, high quality, person-centred care across our four main sites: Austin Hospital, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, as well as in the community through Hospital-in-the-Home and partner health services. We are an internationally recognised leader in clinical teaching, training and research and have affiliations with many leading universities and research institutes.
About the Cardiology Department
The Cardiology Department provides an extensive range of cardiac services to inpatients and outpatients. These services include outpatient consultations, echocardiography, non-invasive testing (ECG, Holter monitoring), coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention for coronary and non-coronary applications (congenital and valvular), electrophysiological testing and ablation and device implantation (pacemaker, ICD).
The department provides 24-hour echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation laboratory services for acute myocardial infarction. In-patients are managed predominantly in the 30-bed Cardiac and Thoracic Unit on Ward 5 East. The department has links to the University of Melbourne and a major involvement in teaching, training and research at under-graduate and post-graduate levels for both nursing and medical staff.
About the role
We are on the search for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiac Physiologist EP/Pacing- Educator (Grade 4) to join our team.
A regular day will see you:

• Develop and coordinate ongoing education program for cardiac physiologists
• Supervise and support cardiac physiologists who are undergoing postgraduate studies and qualifications in EP & CIED’s
• Contribute to creating a team environment, which promotes a positive culture, opportunity for learning and development, safety and welfare of employees and fosters innovation in practice that results in a high level of staff satisfaction, high staff retention rates and low absenteeism
• Communicates information and expectations in a way that builds effective and collaborative working relationships with others
• Provides timely performance feedback, coaching and guidance as needed

• Independently perform standard diagnostic tests in the disciplines of Electrophysiology, performing implantable cardiac device interrogations, cardiac catherisation/intervention, ambulatory monitoring and ECG’s
• The role also includes performing more complex tasks relating to implantable defibrillators, 3D electrophysiology, training staff, and assist with emergency on-call procedures
• Obtain relevant patient information and communicate with patients effectively and professionally
• Work collaboratively across the Cardiology Department and with other medical staff
• Promote safety in the workplace at all times when working with patients and colleagues

About you
To be successful in this role as a full accredited Cardiac Physiologist, ideally you will bring with you:

• Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent
• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac technology or equivalent
• IBHRE for Pacing and/or EP, or equivalent
• Certificate 4 or equivalent in education and training
• Documented ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in, acquisition and interpretation of Electrocardiograms and CIEDs
• A comprehensive understanding of the principles of cardiac technology and results generated
• The ability to work Independently and collaboratively across departments
• A commitment to maintain and update own professional development portfolio to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and best practice
• A commitment to a high standard of patient care
• The ability to seek ways to continuously improve systems and procedures

Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• Full time opportunity, 40 hours per week, including a monthly Accrued Day Off
• An incredible five weeks annual leave to explore Australia or visit the wonderful tourist location that Melbourne has to offer
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Easy access to the hospital via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Inclusion at Austin Health
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or would like to find out more about making the move to Austin Health, you are welcome to reach out.
For details about working in Australia, please visit Austin Health's careers website.
Selection Criteria Essential: • A commitment to Austin Health values: Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. • Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent • Certificate in Advanced Cardiac technology or equivalent • IBHRE +/- CEPIA or equivilant • Previous extensive experience as a Cardiac Physiologist in Cath Lab, Pac