Cardiac Sonographer (Cardiac Technologist Gde 2) - Casual
Position Classification: Cardiac Technologist Grade 2
Remuneration: $49.50 - $54.77 per hour
Application Close Date: 24/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 27/11/2024 - 04/12/2024
Contact Details: Rui Gomes – (02) 97228491 | rui.gomes@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is recruiting for a Cardiac Technologist Grade 2 to complement and enhance in a high standard specialized unit, alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. This role is for a casual graduated cardiac sonographer.
You will be working across multiple Cardiac Physiology and Technology areas in a very supportive environment, with plenty of development opportunities.
You will be expected to be able to perform high standard cardiac ultrasound examinations in patients with complex cardiac pathology.
What you'll be doing
- Improve and maintain the health of the residents of the Bankstown Local Government Area, through the provision of quality, accessible and appropriate acute and chronic health services, which are orientated to improved health outcomes and evidence-based practice.
- Independently perform and issue preliminary reports for cardiac ultrasounds.
- Communicate with other hospital staff about results of ultrasound studies
- Assist with other duties in cardiac diagnostics as needed.
- Cultivate the development of staff to achieve a learning and teaching organizational culture.
- Independently perform and issue preliminary reports for cardiac ultrasounds.
- Communicate with other hospital staff about results of ultrasound studies
- Assist with other duties in cardiac diagnostics as needed.
- Cultivate the development of staff to achieve a learning and teaching organizational culture.
Where you'll be working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.
The hospital receives highly diverse presentations in ED as well as having general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital. Working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a truly rewarding experience which allows you to make a real difference to the multicultural community.
Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work. Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling. There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Cardiac), Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound or recognised equivalent.
- Registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry as fully trained sonographer.
- Demonstrated ability to provide cardiac sonography services to patients in a professional, courteous, respectful and gentle manner while at the same time maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion at all times.
- Recent experience in Cardiac Diagnostics
- Competency in ECG interpretation and Cardiac Anatomy.
- Demonstrated time management, organisational and communication skills.
- Computer competency
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team while supporting a harmonious work environment.
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Additional Information
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
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