Cardiac Sonographer : Maternity cover with potential for an ongoing role

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Cardiology is a private academic cardiology practice providing in-room non-invasive investigations including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, holter monitoring, and blood pressure recordings. We use Philips EPIQ7, Affiniti and CX50 ultrasound systems with 4D and speckle tracking quantification, and Tempo reporting.

We seek an ASAR accredited Cardiac Sonographer for maternity cover with potential for an ongoing role on a permanent part-time basis.

Qualifications

• ASAR accreditation and current registration.
• Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of cardiac sonography experience.
• Ability to independently perform and report diagnostic echocardiography.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report diagnostic echocardiography procedures.
• Deliver high standards of medical ethics and patient care.
• Utilise Tempo reporting system for documentation.

Skills

Independent echocardiography

Excellent communication

Self-motivation

Education

Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography or equivalent

ASAR registration and accreditation

Tools

Philips EPIQ7

Affiniti

CX50 ultrasound

Tempo reporting system

Job description

Cardiac Sonographer : Maternity cover with potential for an ongoing role

NSW Cardiology is a private academic cardiology practice, which provides a range of in rooms non-invasive investigations including echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, holter monitor and blood pressure recordings.

We use the latest Philips EPIQ7, Affiniti and a portable CX50 ultrasound system with 4D and speckle tracking advanced quantification capability.
We use an Tempo electronic reporting system

We seek an ASAR accredited Cardiac Sonographer who is committed to providing high quality scans and standard of care on a permanent part time basis.

The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:-

• Hold a Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography or equivalent with current ASAR registration and accreditation. (Note: Ultrasound qualifications gained outside Australia must be assessed for equivalency with the Australian Standard and the holder should obtain a certificate of recognition from the ASAR.)
• Ability to independently perform and report diagnostic echocardiography procedures in accordance with practice requirements.
• Exceptional clinical skills in the performance of routine and complex echocardiography, which reflect a high level of practical expertise.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of medical ethics at all times
• Commitment to increasing your level of understanding and knowledge of the field, pathology, and new procedures as they evolve, by remaining enthusiastic and self motivated.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with private referrers, clients and family members.

Our practice understands that our employees are our strongest assets. We hire highly qualified, highly motivated professionals, supporting them in a team-based environment, and offering them great opportunities to further their development.

A minimum of 3-5 years of cardiac sonography experience is required to demonstrate exceptional clinical skills in echocardiography procedures.

Candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for this permanent part-time position.