Senior Sonographer - Medical Imaging
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 4 Grade 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $139,134.97 - $142,552.67 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ521114
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Health District offers a wide range of Medical Imaging (Radiology), Nuclear Medicine, and Nuclear Medical Therapy procedures through our various facilities/services with a goal to help diagnose, assess, and treat patient's injury or disease.
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and have extensive clinical experience in specified modalities. As a Senior Sonographer, you will be personally accountable for your work and professional conduct in adherence to the Statement of Practice as issued by the Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine. We invite you to take this next step in your career with us. Apply Today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Degree in Medical Radiation Science and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Diagnostic Radiography).
- Post Graduate Diploma or master’s degree in Medical Ultrasound and registration with Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
- Demonstrated high level of knowledge and clinical expertise in Ultrasound with the ability to perform a full range of complex examinations.
- Experience and proven ability to fully manage all aspects of a sectional modality. This will include the ability to establish workflows and procedures to safely maximise patient throughput.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, communication and interpersonal skills to supervise teams and work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated well developed problem solving and clinical reasoning skills
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, instruct and mentor other MRS's, undergraduates and other health professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Nikki De Leon on Nikki.DeLeon@health.nsw.gov.au
