Paediatric Cardiac Physiologist

Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH); Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work model

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Staff counselling

Fitness Passport

Retail discounts

Early Learning Centres

Flexible working

Nutritional support

Converge EAP

Job summary

The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne seeks a skilled Cardiac Physiologist for its paediatric cardiology service. You will perform expert paediatric echocardiography, contribute to patient care, and help train junior staff within a collaborative team.

Comprehensive paediatric training pathways are available, with opportunities to expand into other areas of the department and participate in ongoing research and quality projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a health science discipline.
• Be registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) as an Accredited Medical Sonographer, with current enrolment in a certified CPD program.
• Ability to work across both the Arrhythmia and Echocardiography departments is highly desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality paediatric care and family-centred service.

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive paediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations.
• Producing detailed preliminary reports to support clinical decisions.
• Assisting with advanced cardiac imaging procedures (3D echo, TOE, contrast, strain imaging).
• Training and mentoring junior staff and trainees in echocardiography.
• Participating in research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities to gain experience in Arrhythmia Services and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.

Skills

Interdepartmental collaboration

Independent work

Patient care focus

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science

Bachelor of Science

ASAR Accredited Medical Sonographer

Job description

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The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here .

About the Role:

This full-time, Fixed Term position within the Cardiology Department at The Royal Children's Hospital provides parental leave cover. There may also be opportunities for ongoing employment beyond the initial fixed-term period.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cardiac Physiologist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to the ongoing advancement of a world-leading paediatric Cardiology service. The successful applicant will play an integral role in our clinical program, share their expertise with colleagues, and contribute positively to the department's collaborative and supportive culture.

In addition to your primary clinical responsibilities, you may be involved in the supervision and mentoring of junior staff, Cardiac Physiologists, and trainees, depending on your experience and expertise. We are committed to supporting professional growth through continuing professional development opportunities and ongoing education.

For applicants with experience in adult echocardiography who are looking to expand their skill set, comprehensive training in paediatric echocardiography will be provided by our highly skilled team of paediatric Cardiac Physiologists.

Depending on qualifications, skills, and experience, classification for this role will range from BB1 (Grade 2, Year 1) to BC4 (Grade 3, Year 4), $90,235.60-$118,981.20 per annum, plus superannuation.

Key Responsibilities:

Working within our busy paediatric Echocardiography Laboratory, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Performing comprehensive, high-quality paediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations
• Producing detailed and accurate preliminary reports to support clinical decision-making
• Assisting with and/or performing advanced cardiac imaging procedures, including:
  • 3D echocardiography
  • Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)
  • Contrast echocardiography
  • Strain and strain-rate imaging
• Providing practical training and support to Cardiac Physiologists new to echocardiography and Cardiology Fellows commencing their training
• Participating in clinical research projects and quality improvement initiatives
• Opportunities to gain experience in other areas of the department, including Arrhythmia Services and the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory

Your Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a health science discipline
• Be registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) as an Accredited Medical Sonographer, with current enrolment in a certified CPD program
• The ability to work across both the Arrhythmia and Echocardiography departments is highly desirable
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of the need to deliver high-quality care to our paediatric patients and their families

If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please refer to the below for the position descriptions:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimitedaccess to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other Requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

For more information/discussions, please contact David Scicluna via email: [e-mail] OR phone: [phone].

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?