Chief Sonographer

Queensland X-Ray; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Annual leave 5 weeks

Parental leave

Salary packaging

EAP program

Job summary

Queensland X-Ray is seeking a seasoned Sonographer to lead the ultrasound operations across multiple sites for a 12-month secondment. The role reports to the Brisbane-based Ultrasound Operations Manager and involves coordinating with administration and regional teams while handling patient and staff matters.

The successful applicant will bring at least five years of fully qualified sonography experience, strong stakeholder relationships, and a passion for exceptional patient care, staff

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fully qualified Sonographer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, staff, referrers and hospital management.
• Ongoing commitment to skill developmentalso encompassing personal and professional growth, for yourself and the team.
• Passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience, and coaching those around you to do the same.
• Ability to adapt to existing processes and policies.
• Friendly, caring and compassionate nature.

Responsibilities

• Rostering and service delivery requirements of the practice.
• Operationally manage Medical ultrasound services across multiple sites and a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of the Managing Radiologist and in accordance with Queensland X-ray operational requirements.
• Attend managers’ meetings as required.
• Provide managerial leadership of the multi-disciplinary Ultrasound team delivering services in accordance with the relevant prescribed professional and ethical standards and the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies.
• Represent Queensland X-ray at a regional level on matters relating to service provision and delivery where appropriate.
• Lead the development of service improvement initiatives across the region to ensure the provision of high-quality ultrasound services.
• Assist operations manager with workforce and strategic planning.
• Demonstrates flexibility and Emotional Intelligence in leadership style and staff interactions.
• Involvement in staff appraisal program.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability
• Deliver advanced-level medical imaging clinical services across a multi-modality, multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies
• Foster and promote a workplace culture that aligns with the Sonic Core Values
• Assume accountability for all aspects of safety and quality within the region
• Provide advanced-level clinical advice and direction based on a well-developed clinical
• Background in Medical Imaging practitioners

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching

Rostering

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

Qualified Sonographer

Job description

Queensland X-Ray's focus on 'Our People Make a Difference’ is reflected in our culture which stems from the 'Core Values’. Led by an experienced team of radiologists and imaging specialists, Queensland X-Ray has over 50 sites state wide.

We are one of the largest and longest-standing medical imaging businesses in Queensland. Our success can be attributed to our unwavering commitment to providing customers with a caring and highly specialised service that is continuously delivered by the most experienced professionals.

Backed by Sonic Healthcare, an ASX listed company, we are able to ensure our technology and equipment are state-of-the‑art. You will work with the latest medical imaging equipment, in world-class facilities and with experts in their field.

About the Role

Offered as a 12-Month Secondment, this role will see you providing strong leadership to the operations and management of our ultrasound department within the Region. The role reports directly to our Brisbane-based Ultrasound Operations Manager and will require regular liaison to ensure consistency across all regions. The role will also require involvement with challenging patient and people matters, with support from Administration and the Operations Teams.

About You

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fully qualified Sonographer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, staff, referrers and hospital management
• Ongoing commitment to skill developmentalso encompassing personal and professional growth, for yourself and the team
• Passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience, and coaching those around you to do the same
• Ability to adapt to existing processes and policies
• Friendly, caring and compassionate nature
• Rostering and service delivery requirements of the practice
• Operationally manage Medical ultrasound services across multiple sites and a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of the Managing Radiologist and in accordance with Queensland X-ray operational requirements
• Attend managers’ meetings as required.
• Provide managerial leadership of the multi-disciplinary Ultrasound team delivering services in accordance with the relevant prescribed professional and ethical standards and the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies
• Represent Queensland X-ray at a regional level on matters relating to service provision and delivery where appropriate
• Lead the development of service improvement initiatives across the region to ensure the provision of high-quality ultrasound services.
• Assist operations manager with workforce and strategic planning.
• Demonstrates flexibility and Emotional Intelligence in leadership style and staff interactions
• Involvement in staff appraisal program.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability
• Deliver advanced-level medical imaging clinical services across a multi-modality, multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies
• Foster and promote a workplace culture that aligns with the Sonic Core Values
• Assume accountability for all aspects of safety and quality within the region
• Provide advanced-level clinical advice and direction based on a well-developed clinical
• Background in Medical Imaging practitioners

About Us

Queensland X-Ray's focus on 'Our People Make a Difference’ is reflected in our culture which stems from the 'Core Values’. Led by an experienced team of radiologists and imaging specialists, Queensland X-Ray has over 50 sites state wide.

We are one of the largest and longest-standing medical imaging businesses in Queensland. Our success can be attributed to our unwavering commitment to providing customers with a caring and highly specialised service that is continuously delivered by the most experienced professionals.

Backed by Sonic Healthcare, an ASX listed company, we are able to ensure our technology and equipment are state-of-the‑art. You will work with the latest medical imaging equipment, in world-class facilities and with experts in their field.

About the Role

Offered as a 12-Month Secondment, this role will see you providing strong leadership to the operations and management of our ultrasound department within the Region. The role reports directly to our Brisbane-based Ultrasound Operations Manager and will require regular liaison to ensure consistency across all regions. The role will also require involvement with challenging patient and people matters, with support from Administration and the Operations Teams.

About You

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fully qualified Sonographer
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, staff, referrers and hospital management
• Ongoing commitment to skill developmentalso encompassing personal and professional growth, for yourself and the team
• Passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience, and coaching those around you to do the same
• Ability to adapt to existing processes and policies
• Friendly, caring and compassionate nature

Expectations

• Rostering and service delivery requirements of the practice
• Operationally manage Medical ultrasound services across multiple sites and a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of the Managing Radiologist and in accordance with Queensland X-ray operational requirements
• Attend managers’ meetings as required.
• Provide managerial leadership of the multi-disciplinary Ultrasound team delivering services in accordance with the relevant prescribed professional and ethical standards and the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies
• Represent Queensland X-ray at a regional level on matters relating to service provision and delivery where appropriate
• Lead the development of service improvement initiatives across the region to ensure the provision of high-quality ultrasound services.
• Assist operations manager with workforce and strategic planning.
• Demonstrates flexibility and Emotional Intelligence in leadership style and staff interactions
• Involvement in staff appraisal program.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability
• Deliver advanced-level medical imaging clinical services across a multi-modality, multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies
• Foster and promote a workplace culture that aligns with the Sonic Core Values
• Assume accountability for all aspects of safety and quality within the region
• Provide advanced-level clinical advice and direction based on a well-developed clinical
• Background in Medical Imaging practitioners

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team culture
• Work at other regional centres if desired.
• Access to managerial meetings and support.
• Non-clinical Administration hours as agreed for the region.
• Annual Professional Development Allowance
• Internal L&D workshops and events
• Great earning potential with strong rates and annual reviews
• 5 weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Paid parental leave and salary packaging
• Committed to health and well-being, including access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and Recognition Points System - we like to celebrate success!
• Fitness Passport (Access to 350+ Gyms)
• Bulk Billing & Discounted Fees
• Motor Vehicle Salary Packages
• Dell Purchasing Program
• Barista Coffee at all Practices