Cardiac Physiologist

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan, Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Not provided

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 53916

**Australia’s first Heart Hospital is opening soon Join us at Australia’s only dedicated, purpose built heart hospital.**

**Our Journey**

The **Victorian Heart Hospital** will be Australia’s first dedicated heart hospital and is nearing its final stages of construction. It will include a full range of ambulatory and inpatient cardiac care, including cardiac theatres, cardiac catheterisation laboratories and ambulatory services such as cardiac CT, echocardiography and specialist consultation. It will also feature a unique, patient centred model of care. The Victorian Heart Hospital will also play a key role in advancing research and teaching and will be home to the Victorian Heart Institute, a brand new, health and medical research organisation at Monash University.

By joining Monash Health’s cardiac team now, as a** Cardiac Physiologist** you will be part of the team that transitions into the brand-new facility after its completion. You’ll be welcomed into a positive and supportive environment, passionate about delivering cardiac care to a diverse and growing local community. The career opportunities are limitless with access to education support within a tertiary hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for outstanding clinical professionals to join the Victorian Heart Hospital's Cardiac Diagnostic and Non-Invasive Imaging Department. You will be intimately involved in the performance of leading edge diagnostic and therapuetic procedures within the Victorian Heart Hospital.

**A day in the life**

As an integral part of the cardiac multidisciplinary team, we guarantee that no two days will be the same.

In this important role, you will:

- Be intimately involved in the care of patients affected across the range of adult and paediatric cardiac conditions.
- Participate in the diagnosis and assessment of adult and paediatreic patients suspected of cardiac conditions.
- Assist in the review of the status of our patients utilising the latest in diagnostic equipment.
- Participate in new and ongoing research programs requiring physiological data.
- Extend and develop your skills across the range of cardiac investigations.
- Have the opportunity to undertake advanced training in Cardiac Rhythm Management, Interventional Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiac assessment and Cardiac Sonography.

You’ll also enjoy working in brand new facilities in a dedicated heart hospital that will provide:

- improved facilities in a sustainable design, filled with colour, natural light and space
- dedicated leadership team fostering high performing talent and career progression within a tertiary hospital
- cutting edge state of the art technology and innovative design to facilitate world-leading research

**What you bring
**As a member of a multidisciplinary team working with doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals** **you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

- Exceptional interpersonal and engagement skills
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to liaise with hospital personnel, private referrers, contracted agencies, clients and family members.
- The highest standards of professionalism and a commitment to working within a multicampus service.
- Demonstrate autonomy and a high standard of clinical reasoning skills in the performance of diagnostic procedures
- Recent experience with Interventional, CRM or cardiac investigations will be an advantage.
- Commitment to participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs.

**In Return**

You’ll be joining Australia’s first dedicated heart hospital and be a part of:

a passionate cardiac team dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians
- a friendly, flexible work environment
- unique opportunities for education, career growth and support
- mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team
- the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 22,000 people

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free flu vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more

**How to Apply**

For information including how to apply, probity check requirements and other important information, please refer to the attached ‘**Application Guide**’ located unde