Trainee Sonographer (Thursday Island)

Queensland Government; Thursday Island; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and relocation support

Rural and remote incentives

Professional development funding

Job summary

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island invites a Radiographer with CT experience to join as a HP3 Trainee Sonographer. This full-time two-year training opportunity includes a Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography and hands-on work in a remote hospital setting.

You'll be mentored by senior clinicians, work Monday to Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with after-hours on-call CT/Radiography duties.

Qualifications

• Current CT experience is required.
• Willingness to train in ultrasound and develop sonography skills.
• Radiographer background with interest in remote healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Train as a Sonographer over a two-year program.
• Participate in radiography and CT duties while learning ultrasound.
• Gain hands-on experience in a remote hospital environment under mentorship.

Skills

CT experience

Learning ultrasound

Education

Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography

Job description

Trainee Sonographer | Thursday IslandReady to take the next step in your medical imaging career and train in Ultrasound?Join an exceptional team in one of Australia's most unique and breathtaking locations.Thursday Island Medical Imaging is seeking a Radiographer with current CT experience and a passion for learning Ultrasound to join our department as a HP3 Trainee Sonographer.About the opportunityThis is a full-time, two-year training opportunity, offering the chance to complete your Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive remote hospital environment.The workload on Thursday Island is diverse, challenging, and highly rewarding, encompassing the full spectrum of primary care, emergency presentations, inpatient services, and complex remote healthcare. This breadth of clinical exposure provides an outstanding foundation for developing advanced sonography skills.You will be supported by highly experienced senior sonographers and clinicians who are committed to mentoring and guiding you throughout your training journey. In addition, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service partners with the Rural and Remote Sonography Program, providing opportunities for tertiary hospital placements in Brisbane to complement and strengthen your local clinical training experience.While the department operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, participation in an after-hours CT and Radiography on-call roster will be required.If you're looking for a career-defining opportunity to become a sonographer while living and working in a truly remarkable part of Australia, we'd love to hear from you. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, contact Steve Wallin on 0438 117 225 today!Professional and personal motivators!You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.What you'll getBase salary of $80,015 - $116,189 p.aWorkplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health ServiceEmployer superannuation contribution of 12.75%Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)17.5% loading on annual leaveAccommodation and relocation assistanceGenerous rural and remote incentivesProfessional development funding.Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInDiscover more by reading the role description attached.Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | EngageHow do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.