Sonographer Trainee

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Queensland Government, based at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, offers a Sonographer Trainee role within the Department of Medical Imaging. You will undertake formal training to achieve a postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound and work under supervision to deliver a broad range of imaging services, including General, Women's, Breast, Emergency, and STARS imaging.

Join a dynamic team with education, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to 24/7 imaging services,

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine medical imaging examinations under supervision while providing compassionate, professional and timely patient care.
• Participate in sonography education, training and professional development activities.
• Apply clinical judgement and develop technical expertise to support safe and effective imaging services.
• Contribute to imaging equipment quality assurance activities and maintain documentation and standards.
• Support service improvement initiatives and collaborative teamwork within the Medical Imaging Department; participate in a 24/7 imaging service including on-call and shift roster.

Job description

About the roleThe Sonographer Trainee delivers medical imaging services within the Department of Medical Imaging at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) and Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) while undertaking formal sonography training to achieve a postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound. Working under the supervision of accredited Medical Sonographers and senior clinicians, the role provides exposure to a broad range of imaging services including General Ultrasound, Women's Imaging, Breast Imaging, Emergency Imaging and STARS services.The successful candidate will progressively develop advanced sonographic knowledge and skills while providing professional, patient-focused imaging services. The role includes participation in education and professional development activities, quality assurance processes, clinical supervision of students, service improvement initiatives and contribution to a 24-hour, seven-day imaging service, including on-call and shift roster arrangements.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Deliver routine medical imaging examinations under supervision while providing compassionate, professional and timely patient care.Participate in sonography education, training and professional development activities to build capability in performing increasingly complex examinations.Apply clinical judgement and develop technical expertise to support safe and effective imaging services.Contribute to imaging equipment quality assurance activities and maintain associated documentation and standards.Support service improvement initiatives, clinical education activities and collaborative teamwork within the Medical Imaging Department.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.