Cardiac Sonographer

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Type : Ongoing appointment, Full-time - 80 hours per fortnight (Part-time applicants encouraged to apply)

Grade : 3

Location : The Alfred

THE DEPARTMENT

The Heart Centre is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Cardiac Technologist or multiple Cardiac Technologists who are keen to participate in an exciting team environment. The Heart Centre is a superbly equipped facility, which conducts both invasive and non-invasive procedures. The Heart Centre has three cardiac catheter labs and ten digital echo machines, including nine 3D machines.

THE ROLE

The primary duties would be performing transthoracic echoes, on both inpatients and outpatients, and stress echoes. Interest and ability to participate in research projects will be available and encouraged for the successful applicant. The Alfred has an excellent training, support, and education program, a diverse range of pathologies including cardiac transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, and structural heart (MitraClip and TAVI), as well as a realistic workload (1hr echo slots), making for great opportunities to expand and improve as a sonographer.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications should include :

1. Applied Science degree or equivalent, DMU or QUT completion, or equivalent and three years scanning experience post qualification.
2. The successful applicant must also be registered with ASAR.
3. Participation in an on-call roster will be required.

BENEFITS

1. Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
2. Health and Wellbeing initiatives in addition to discounted health insurance

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, including your resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion please contact Damien Needham (Chief Cardiac Technologist) on 03 9076 2066. Applications close at 11 pm Friday, 28th March 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.