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We are the major public healthcare provider for Brisbane's south side, Logan, Redlands and the Scenic Rim. We operate five major hospitals and a range of community, specialty and state-wide healthcare services. We are renowned for teaching and research excellence.
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We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation and family responsibilities to apply.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community.
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About the Role
There is a strong focus on 3D and contrast echocardiography. A suitable candidate for this position should have completed or be in the process of completing advanced training in Cardiology as per the training guidelines of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
The Cardiac Imaging Fellow oversees the day-to-day operation of the Echocardiography Laboratory and provides medical services to patients presenting to the hospital, both in- and outpatients, within the designated unit of the Department of Cardiology. On request, the Fellow should provide a consultative service to other departments. The Fellow is required to participate in the general cardiology after hours on-call roster and to attend the Cardiology Outreach Clinic along with the Visiting Cardiologists on a regular basis. The Fellow will also undertake a term rotation to Logan Hospital during their fellowship year to obtain further training in cardiac CT and experience in cardiac MRI.
The Fellow will be responsible for organising and presenting at the weekly Echocardiography Teaching Sessions and the annual Cardiac Imaging Audit. It is also expected that the Fellow will be involved in the professional development of junior medical staff, education of medical students, and undertake research activities.
The Cardiac Imaging Fellow oversees the day-to-day operation of the Echocardiography Laboratory and provides medical services to patients presenting to the hospital, both in- and outpatients, within the designated unit of the Department of Cardiology.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
Our values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence, shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day.
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team ( http://www.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/join-our-team ).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).
Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
