Senior Cardiac Technologist - Canterbury Hospital

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Upskill with Sydney Education

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Senior Cardiac Technologist to provide echocardiography and cardiac diagnostic services at Canterbury Hospital, leading the delivery of cardiac diagnostics.

The role focuses on high-quality, safe service provision through governance, quality improvement, and staff development, with opportunities to shape innovative care models as Canterbury undergoes redevelopment.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualification in cardiac ultrasound and practical examination experience.
• Current accreditation with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
• Demonstrated excellent clinical reasoning skills in echocardiography procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide echocardiography and cardiac diagnostic services.
• Lead the operational delivery of cardiac diagnostics at Canterbury Hospital.
• Ensure high-quality, safe and efficient cardiac diagnostic service provision.
• Drive workforce leadership, governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

ASAR accreditation

Education

Post graduate qualification in cardiac ultrasound

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (24 hours per week)

Position Classification: Senior Cardiac Technologist

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + annual leave loading

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ705660

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.

The Senior Cardiac Technologist will provide echocardiography and cardiac diagnostic services while leading the operational delivery of cardiac diagnostics at Canterbury Hospital. The position is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe and efficient cardiac diagnostic service provision through workforce leadership, clinical governance, quality improvement, staff development and optimisation of service delivery, systems and resources.

Canterbury's upcoming Stage 1 redevelopment will include the delivery of Coronary Care Unit (CCU) beds on-site, alongside the establishment of a dedicated cardiac and respiratory diagnostic services unit. This presents a significant opportunity for the successful applicant to play a key role in the development, design and implementation of innovative models of care.

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Ideal Candidate

• Post graduate qualification in cardiac ultrasound with extensive practical examination experience.
• Current accreditation with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
• Demonstrated excellent clinical reasoning skills in the performance of complex echocardiography procedures which reflect a high level of practical expertise.

Benefits And Perks

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 15 November 2026

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