Senior Cardiac Sonographer & Echocardiography Specialist

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 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.