Paediatric Cardiac Physiologist

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The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here .

About the Role:

This full-time, Fixed Term position within the Cardiology Department at The Royal Children's Hospital provides parental leave cover. There may also be opportunities for ongoing employment beyond the initial fixed-term period.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cardiac Physiologist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to the ongoing advancement of a world-leading paediatric Cardiology service. The successful applicant will play an integral role in our clinical program, share their expertise with colleagues, and contribute positively to the department's collaborative and supportive culture.

In addition to your primary clinical responsibilities, you may be involved in the supervision and mentoring of junior staff, Cardiac Physiologists, and trainees, depending on your experience and expertise. We are committed to supporting professional growth through continuing professional development opportunities and ongoing education.

For applicants with experience in adult echocardiography who are looking to expand their skill set, comprehensive training in paediatric echocardiography will be provided by our highly skilled team of paediatric Cardiac Physiologists.

Depending on qualifications, skills, and experience, classification for this role will range from BB1 (Grade 2, Year 1) to BC4 (Grade 3, Year 4), $90,235.60-$118,981.20 per annum, plus superannuation.

Key Responsibilities:

Working within our busy paediatric Echocardiography Laboratory, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing comprehensive, high-quality paediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations
• Producing detailed and accurate preliminary reports to support clinical decision-making
• Assisting with and/or performing advanced cardiac imaging procedures, including:
  • 3D echocardiography
  • Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)
  • Contrast echocardiography
  • Strain and strain-rate imaging
• Providing practical training and support to Cardiac Physiologists new to echocardiography and Cardiology Fellows commencing their training
• Participating in clinical research projects and quality improvement initiatives
• Opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the department, including Arrhythmia Services and the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

Your Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a health science discipline
• Be registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) as an Accredited Medical Sonographer, with current enrolment in a certified CPD program
• The ability to work across both the Arrhythmia and Echocardiography departments is highly desirable
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of the need to deliver high-quality care to our paediatric patients and their families

If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please refer to the below for the position descriptions:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible workin