Sonographer Trainee

Queensland Health; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary progression with increments

Higher superannuation contribution up 

Access to salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health's Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital invites applications for a Sonographer Trainee. You will deliver imaging services under supervision while undertaking formal sonography training to achieve a postgraduate qualification in Medical Ultrasound.

You will gain exposure to General Ultrasound, Women's Imaging, Breast Imaging, Emergency Imaging and STARS services, participate in education, supervision of students, and contribute to a 24/7 imaging roster with on-call arrangements.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in formal sonography training to achieve postgraduate qualification.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional patient care.
• Willingness to learn across diverse ultrasound specialties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine imaging under supervision with patient-centered care.
• Participate in education and professional development activities.
• Support quality assurance processes and documentation.
• Assist in on-call imaging within a 24/7 roster.

Job description

Launch your sonography career with the Department of Medical Imaging at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and STARS, gaining hands‑on training across diverse ultrasound specialties while delivering high‑quality patient care and working towards becoming an accredited Medical Sonographer.

About the role

The 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 you

Our 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 us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work‑life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro 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/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.