Cardiac ECHO Sonographer

#538762 - Cardiac ECHO Sonographer

Department of Cardiology

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed-Term, Part-Time (24hpw)

- Fixed-Term Part-Time (12 months)
- Salary Classification: Cardiac Technologist Grade 2, Year 1-3.
- Remuneration: $51.23-$56.69 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's

THE ROLE:

The Cardiac Technologist is responsible for providing safe, effective, and patient-centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. Based within the Imaging Department at Calvary Mater Newcastle, the Cardiology Department offers a dynamic setting where you will play a key role as part of the dedicated cardiology team. In this role, you will perform cardiac echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations using advanced ultrasound technology. This is a part-time (24hpw), fixed-term position for 12 months.

DUTIES:

- Record and archive appropriate study images to the image archive system.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
- Includes administration duties such as the computerized data entry of patient demographics and recording of anomalies in patient notes.
- Participate in clinical trials.
- Triaging of request forms and test required.
- Interfacing with the Wards and Units in often stressful situations.

ABOUT YOU:

- Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Cardiac) or equivalent and current ASAR (Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry) accreditation as a fully qualified sonographer.
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent as per the award
- Demonstrated ability to perform echocardiographic studies and report finding as an interim report.
- Effectively communicate emergency findings to the Director of Cardiology or Cardiologist on call.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to transcribe data accurately.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and organisation skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.

For further information please contact Anne Thomson, Nurse Manager- Coronary Care Unit on 498 50578 or email Anne.Thomson@calvarymater.org.au

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Generous salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight.

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.

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