Sonographer Educator

About the Role

This position involves the provision and oversight of the ultrasound training program for trainee sonographers, including developing and implementing learning protocols in ultrasound training for all sonography staff.

The Tutor Sonographer is responsible for conducting ultrasound examinations and producing diagnostic images in line with the accepted policies/procedures and clinical practice guidelines of Peninsula Health.

The Tutor Sonographer may be required to undertake educational activities and administrative activities and be available if required for participation in the after-hours on-call and shift roster.

The Tutor Sonographer will actively take on a clinical leadership role with respect to junior staff and departmental education activities, research and the continuing professional development programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement learning protocols in ultrasound training for all sonography staff
• Conduct ultrasound examinations and produce diagnostic images
• Undertake educational activities and administrative activities
• Take on a clinical leadership role with respect to junior staff and departmental education activities, research and continuing professional development programme
• Organize Ultrasound Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events

Requirements

• ASAR membership or eligibility for registration with the ASAR and formal Ultrasound qualifications
• Produces accurate written documentation using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
• Confidently conveys ideas and information in a clear and interesting way and listens to feedback
• Is able to use common software applications and is competent across the Microsoft Office suite
• Plans and prioritises to ensure outcomes are achieved
• Seeks all relevant information for problem solving and evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required
• Identifies and responds to the needs of others and constantly looks for continuous improvement opportunities
• Aware of, interprets and applies relevant policies and guidelines

Working with Peninsula Health

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people.

We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.