Sonographer

Full time -preferred 

Part Time

Casual 

SOUTH COAST ULTRASOUND FOR WOMEN

About the Practice

This is an exciting opportunity not to be missed!

South Coast Ultrasound for Women is an outstanding Obstetric & Gynaecological Sonographer to join our wonderful team.

As the only specialist ultrasound practice of its kind within the region, we are at the forefront of Obstetric & Gynaecological imaging and provide a high-quality diagnostic imaging service to patients within the Illawarra and South Coast of NSW. We are recognised as being experts in women's imaging and are referred patients by local specialists and general practitioners. As a result, we have been providing professional medical imaging services to women of all ages since 1990.

Location:

This is for both of our locations in Wollongong and Shellharbour. You will preferably rotate between locations as needed. One scheduled day will either be at Wollongong or Shellharbour.

Sonographers will perform the following services:

• Nuchal translucency
• Morphology
• Growth
• Dating
• Pelvic
• Follicle Tracking

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver specialist level ultrasound services within a team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards using high level skills, knowledge and clinical experience with a demonstrated ability to deal with non-routine clinical practice.
• Apply professional judgement and problem solving skills to a complex ultrasound caseload, while also adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
• Exercise independent judgement and problem solving skills in matters beyond routine day to day practices.
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care engaging cross-discipline referencing where relevant.
• Actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of the ultrasound imaging services at the practice.
• Consistently be aware of OHS requirements and comply with them.

Communication / Team Participation

• Provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced staff to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards within the practice
• Provide non-routine clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders working cooperatively and effectively within a team and liaising with patients and their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, as required

PERSONAL QUALITIES & BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

These capabilities describe the attributes that contribute to successful performance in the position:

• CONCERN FOR OTHERS

Relates to other people with empathy and concern and understands their needs and feelings. Remains calm and composed when faced with difficult people or stressful situations

• AUTONOMY

Works in an independent and self- directed manner in order to achieve goals and objectives.

• PATIENT PRIVACY AND SENSITIVITY

Understands and deals effectively with the environment within which the patient presents and always maintains confidentiality

• COMMUNICATION

Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people from different age groups and backgrounds

• PRIORITISING

Handles multiple tasks, determines appropriate priorities and responds quickly and effectively to issues

• PROBLEM SOLVING

Quickly, proactively and efficiently assists patients with their needs and requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Medical Imaging and a holder of a Post Graduate diploma in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent (DMU).
• Must be registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
•  3 years’ minimum clinical experience in O&G sonography

Desirable

• Experience in a training role or similar.
• Full AHPRA Registration
• Intermediate Computer skills

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: $58– $72.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 38 per week

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Authorisation in Australia  

Ability to Commute:

• Wollongong, NSW 
• Shellharbour, NSW

How to apply

To submit your application, please apply online using the link provided with copy of your CV