Sonographer Trainee Clinician

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Sonographer Trainee Clinician (HP3) completing a post graduate diploma in medical ultrasound under supervision of experienced sonographers, for a temporary full-time role up to 12 months. You will deliver Medical Imaging services within a multidisciplinary team, develop independent clinical judgement, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Mandatory requirements include a tertiary degree enabling enrolment in the accredited PG Medical Ultrasound program and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy and rapport with patients to provide flexible service.
• Good communication with multidisciplinary teams and patients.
• Adheres to quality systems and processes; identifies areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Medical Imaging services commensurate with training and experience in a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply independent clinical judgement to more complex decisions under supervision.
• Develop knowledge through active learning and professional development.

Skills

Empathy & patient rapport

Communication

Education

Postgraduate ultrasound program eligibility

Job description

Kick start your Sonography Career at West Moreton Health!

The Sonographer Trainee Clinician is an eligible HP3 clinician who is completing a post graduate diploma in medical ultrasound under the supervision of experienced sonographers.

Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 12 months!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Deliver Medical Imaging services commensurate with training and experience, within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with:
  • prescribed professional and ethical standards
  • local protocols, policies, procedures and work-place instructions
  • relevant legislation
• Apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making under the professional guidance of a more senior clinician.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Builds rapport with patients and demonstrates empathy, patience and respect in delivering a flexible service that meets patient's needs.
• Demonstrates respect for others, remaining flexible, fair and willing to compromise when dealing with team members.
• Understands and adheres to quality systems and processes and proactively identifies areas for improvement.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

The successful applicant must:

• hold at least a tertiary degree qualification enabling enrolment in a Post Graduate Medical Ultrasound program that is accredited by the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Register.
• Must be registered as a student sonographer with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Register

If a Radiographer, the successful applicant also must:

• have, or be eligible to have, current registration with AHPRA
• have, or be eligible to have, a Licence to Use Irradiating Apparatus issued by Radiation Health, Queensland.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.