Sonographer Technical Lead

Radploy 4 Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Radiology is seeking an experienced Sonographer Technical Lead to support ultrasound excellence across multiple sites. You will lead protocols, improve workflows, and provide expert guidance while collaborating with Radiologists and vendors.

The role delivers high-quality clinical scanning and technical leadership without direct line management, across SCR sites in Southeast Queensland. Travel across clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Current ASAR registration as a Medical Sonographer.
• Broad technical experience across ultrasound examinations.
• Experience updating protocols, worksheets or clinical workflows.
• Experience mentoring, training or supporting other Sonographers.
• Willingness to travel across SCR, Mackay Radiology and Darling Downs Radiology clinics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review and governance of Sonography protocols and clinical standards.
• Drive consistency in scanning techniques, workflows and image quality across all sites.
• Provide technical oversight and support for ultrasound equipment, ergonomics and infection control.
• Maintain and improve Sono Review worksheets, digital templates and reporting workflows.
• Partner with Radiologists, Regional Leads and IT to support quality assurance and service improvement.
• Provide technical coaching, training and professional development support to Sonographers.
• Act as a key technical advisor for investigations, audits and scan quality reviews.

Skills

ASAR registration

Broad ultrasound experience

Protocol/workflows updates

Mentoring/training

Willingness to travel

Job description

South Coast Radiology is seeking an experienced and passionate Sonographer Technical Lead to support the technical excellence, consistency and ongoing development of our Sonography service across multiple sites. This senior technical role is ideal for an accomplished Sonographer who enjoys working at a broader service level supporting protocols, equipment, workflows and professional development while collaborating closely with clinical leaders, Radiologists and vendors.

About the role

Reporting to the Sonographer Regional Manager, the Sonographer Technical Lead is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe and consistent ultrasound practices across South Coast Radiology. You will deliver high-quality clinical scanning while also providing expert guidance, training, and technical leadership to sonographers and trainees. The role drives best-practice standards across clinical protocols, equipment utilisation, and digital workflows, without direct line management.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development, review and governance of Sonography protocols and clinical standards
• Drive consistency in scanning techniques, workflows and image quality across all sites
• Provide technical oversight and support for ultrasound equipment, ergonomics and infection control
• Maintain and improve Sono Review worksheets, digital templates and reporting workflows
• Partner with Radiologists, Regional Leads and IT to support quality assurance and service improvement
• Provide technical coaching, training and professional development support to Sonographers
• Act as a key technical advisor for investigations, audits and scan quality reviews

About you

You are a highly skilled Sonographer who enjoys leading through expertise and collaboration. You take pride in technical quality, enjoy problem-solving, and are confident working with both people and systems.

Essential requirements

• Current ASAR registration as a Medical Sonographer
• Broad technical experience across ultrasound examinations
• Experience updating protocols, worksheets or clinical workflows
• Experience mentoring, training or supporting other Sonographers
• Willingness to travel across South Coast Radiology, Mackay Radiology and Darling Downs Radiology clinics

About Us

South Coast Radiology (SCR) is part of the Integral Diagnostics Group (IDX)-the largest radiology group in Australia. SCR is the leading radiology provider on the Gold Coast and one of the longest-standing imaging services in Southeast Queensland. We operate 16 imaging locations across the Gold Coast and Tweed regions, with additional practices in Mackay and Toowoomba and exciting expansion underway. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care using the latest diagnostic technology.

Integral Diagnostics (IDX Group) supports a multicultural and diversity workplace. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply. Building a healthier world, by delivering the best health outcomes one patient at a time.

IDX employs a wide diverse range of professionals across career pathways: Clinical Specialists – Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Echocardiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists Nursing – Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Clinical Assistants Administration – Managers, Supervisors, Receptionists, Booking Centre Agents Shared Services – People & Culture, Marketing, Risk Management, ICT, Finance We know that the success of our business is dependent on our experienced, dedicated, and forward-thinking invaluable team.