Cardiac Physiologist G3

**Reference Number**:2063**Category**:Allied Health**Department**:Cardiac Services and Specialty Surgery**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**
- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.-
- Grade 3 opportunity available - Permanent Part time (Wednesday & Thursday’s)
Work with a dynamic, collaborative cardiac team on site in Heidelberg
Multiple public transport options available
Ongoing training, development and support from a collaborative and supportive cardiac team

**About the Cardiology Department**- Located at the Austin hospital (Heidelberg), the department provides 24-hour echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation laboratory services for acute myocardial infarction. In-patients are managed predominantly in the 30-bed Cardiac and Thoracic Unit on Ward 5 East. The department has links to the University of Melbourne and a major involvement in teaching, training and research at under-graduate and post-graduate levels for both nursing and medical staff.**About the role**
- We are on the search for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our team.- A regular day will see you:- Perform OP and IP echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and assisting during TOE procedures
Work in Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of cardiac technology and the results generated
Work Independently to perform high quality work
Work collaboratively across the Cardiology department and with other medical staff
Participate in on call roster as required
Always promote safety in the workplace when working with patients and colleagues

**About you**
- To be successful in this role, you will be a Fully Accredited Cardiac/Echo Physiologist.- Ideally you will also bring with you:- Comprehensive understanding of the principles of cardiac technology and results generated
The ability to work Independently and collaboratively across departments
A commitment to maintain and update own professional development portfolio to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and best practice
A commitment to a high standard of patient care
The ability to seek ways to continuously improve systems and procedures

**Our benefits**
- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Mentoring and career development opportunities
Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

**Work with us**
**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the **position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: 20 December 2024