Trainee Cardiac Sonographer

Join a dynamic team and elevate your career working as a Trainee Cardiac Sonographer at Wollongong Hospital

$37.04 - $52.83 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary part-time 24 hours per week until 27 February 2028 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ557781 | Grade: Cardiac Technologist Grade 1 | Applications close: Sunday 6 April 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

A trainee cardiac sonographer is required to perform transthoracic echocardiograms on inpatients and outpatients of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, under the supervision of the Senior Cardiac Sonographers and cardiologists within the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre.

The trainee cardiac sonographer must work with the appointed clinical supervisor and endeavour to complete practical assessments as set out in the course requirements.

The trainee cardiac sonographer must endeavour to pass the examinations set out in the course requirements and as such must gain detailed knowledge in cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology combined with a three dimensional conceptual understanding of sonographic anatomical appearances, normal variations and pathological processes.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A Little About Us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits Of Working With ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Requirements

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Registered as a trainee with Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry
• Enrolled into a recognised course for Diploma of Medical Ultrasound

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Wendy Garstang-Harker at Wendy.GarstangHarker@health.nsw.gov.au