Sonographer
Remuneration: $135,396.61 per annum + super
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2026 (with possibility of ongoing opportunities)
Position Classification: Radiographer Lvl 3 Gde 3
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ548910
Applications Close: Thursday, 6th February 2025
Where you'll be working:
Taree is a historic town on the banks of the beautiful Manning River, located only a 2-hour drive from Newcastle in NSW. At the vibrant centre of the Manning Valley, Taree is a great base for exploring the national parks and beautiful beaches of the Barrington Coast. As the major service town for the Manning Valley region, Taree has the facilities, services, and attractions you are used to in the city, with the bonus of being within reach of the area’s natural bounty.
About the role:
Our Imaging Department at Manning Hospital is seeking a qualified Sonographer to join our friendly and enthusiastic team in a brand new, purpose-built, and expanded radiology department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team and provide patient-centred imaging services across of range of clinical areas to patients and carers of the Manning region, whilst ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients of the service.
This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, initially for a period of 12 months. However, there is a strong possibility of ongoing opportunities within the department, as returning to full-time hours is flexible post-maternity leave. We welcome applicants looking for both short-term and longer-term career growth.
About you:
Our successful candidate will possess:
- The ability to actively engage with patients/clients to understand their needs and enhance service delivery
- Be patient-oriented, have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Exceptional organisational skills and will be able to prioritise a varied workload.
- Be able to perform a range of examinations to a high standard with the application of analysis and problem-solving skills
- As part of a strong team, you will benefit from working with other experienced health professionals.
You may be a qualified Sonographer with ASAR accreditation and qualifications in ultrasound, or alternatively, you may possess dual qualifications and be a qualified Radiographer/Sonographer.
Requirements:
- Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) or equivalent. Eligible for registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA), hold/ current NSW EPA Radiation licence and ASAR accreditation.
- Post graduate qualification in Medical Sonography and registration with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
- Participate in the Rosters, overtime and on-call duties as required by the site, and which may change from time to time.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Gary Denham on Gary.Denham@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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