Sonographer

NSW Health; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging up to $20,600 p.a.

Professional development

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an experienced Sonographer to Griffith Base Hospital to deliver high-quality medical imaging services across obstetrics, vascular, MSK and interventional procedures. You will work within a 24/7 roster, support training of junior staff, and ensure RIS/PACS reporting standards are met while maintaining ASAR accreditation.

The temporary full-time role offers pro rata remuneration with superannuation, leave loading where applicable, and opportunities to contribute to regional

Qualifications

• Hold current ASAR accreditation.
• Experience performing independent sonographic examinations across obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, paediatrics and interventional procedures.
• Hold NSW Class C Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to peripheral hospitals and participate in on-call rosters.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of medical imaging and sonographic examinations across obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, paediatrics and interventional procedures.
• Provide and manage a safe environment, participate in 24/7 roster and on-call arrangements.
• Prioritise and manage workload across inpatients and outpatients for timely care delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation in RIS/PACS per business rules.
• Support training, supervision and assessment of undergraduates and new graduates.
• Maintain ASAR accreditation and engage in continuing professional development.

Skills

ASAR accreditation

On-call availability

Independent sonography

Driver's licence

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full - Time (until 07 February 2027) (Job Share Considered)

Position Classification: Radiographer – Level 3 Grade 3

Remuneration: $146,444.90 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 35

Requisition ID: REQ696668

Location: Griffith Base Hospital

Are you a talented Sonographer looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer to join us at Griffith Base Hospital to provide a high-quality medical imaging service to MLHD patients to support the provision of optimal patient health outcomes.

As a Sonographer, you will be responsible for:

• Performing a wide range of medical imaging and sonographic examinations, including obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, paediatrics and interventional procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout


• Providing and managing a safe environment for all patients, staff and the public, including participation in the 24/7 roster and on-call arrangements to provide after-hours cover where required


• Prioritising and managing workload effectively across competing demands for both inpatients and outpatients to ensure timely and appropriate care delivery


• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient details and examination information in line with RIS/PACS business rules and reporting requirements


• Supporting the training, supervision and assessment of undergraduate and new graduate sonographers while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary team, external referrers and reporting radiologists


• Maintaining current ASAR accreditation and engaging in ongoing professional development to ensure practice remains consistent with contemporary sonographic standards and NSW Health policy

What MLHD offer:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.


• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.


• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.


• Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.


• Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold current ASAR accreditation


• Demonstrate experience performing a wide range of independent sonographic examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, vascular, MSK, paediatrics and interventional procedures


• Hold a current NSW Class C Driver's Licence and is willing to travel to peripheral hospitals and participate in on-call and after-hours rosters as required

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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