Cardiac Physiologist/Sonographer

Government of South Australia; Noarlunga Centre; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health in Noarlunga Centre is seeking a skilled Medical Sonographer for Non-Invasive Cardiac Investigations. You will interpret and report on echocardiograms and related tests across SALHN sites, delivering accurate assessments for patients.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in a health field, postgraduate cardiac ultrasound qualification, ASAR accreditation, and current adult echocardiography experience in a tertiary hospital. Ongoing position with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant Science/Applied Science or Health related field or equivalent.
• Post graduate qualification in Cardiac Ultrasound or Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Accreditation as a Medical Sonographer with ASAR.
• Current experience and up-to-date knowledge of adult Echocardiography in a tertiary care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform routine diagnostic tests in Echocardiography, intervention, ambulatory monitoring and pacemaker assessment.
• Handle complex tasks including implantable defibrillators, stress echocardiography, 3D and strain analysis, and train staff.
• Demonstrate advanced expertise to perform standard or complex tasks within adult echocardiography.
• Provide professional services to client groups in complex practice situations.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call roster.
• Provide comprehensive and timely written reports for all studies.

Education

Bachelor degree in Science/Applied Science or Health

Post graduate qualification in Cardiac Ultrasound or Cardiac Electrophysiology

Accreditation as a Medical Sonographer with ASAR

Experience in adult Echocardiography in a tertiary hospital

Job description

SA Health

Job reference: 946845

Location: 5168 - NOARLUNGA CENTRE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Noarlunga Health Precinct– Cardiology
• Salary $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP2 | Full-time Ongoing position

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Cardiac Care!

Join SALHN’s Non-Invasive Cardiac Investigations team and contribute to delivering high-quality cardiac services to our community.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager of Non-Invasive Cardiac Investigations, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality cardiac diagnostic services across all SALHN sites including Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Health Service, ensuring accurate and timely assessments for our patients. Your expertise will be invaluable in interpreting and reporting on a wide range of cardiac investigations, including echocardiograms, exercise stress echocardiograms, and more.

Duties for the role will include:

• Responsible for independently performing routine diagnostic tests in the disciplines of Echocardiography, intervention, ambulatory monitoring and pacemaker assessment.
• Performance of more complex tasks relating to implantable defibrillators, stress echocardiography, 3D and strain analysis, and training staff.
• Demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence and experience to perform any standard or complex professional task within the discipline of adult echocardiography
• Provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills
• Participation in the out of hours on call roster
• Provide comprehensive and timely written reports for all studies undertaken

About you:

• A Bachelor degree in a relevant Science/Applied Science or Health related field, or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification in Cardiac Ultrasound or Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Accreditation as a Medical Sonographer with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR)
• Current experience and up to date knowledge of adult Echocardiography as provided in a tertiary care hospital

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 18th November 2026