Cardiac Physiologist
Position Classification: Cardiac Technologist Gde 1
Remuneration: 73440.82 - 104751.61 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ563887
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
Electrocardiograms
Record 12 lead ECG, including atrial, post operative and during drug response testing.
Data entry management and report generation, measure heart rate and cardiac intervals.
Holter monitors
Recording and analysis of a patient’s 24 or 48 hour ECG. Analysis is done through specific scanner software. Provide preliminary reports to Cardiologists. The maximum and minimum heart rate and significant occurrence of rhythm disturbance or arrhythmia is analysed and documented.
Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing
This involves the use of a computerised cardiopulmonary stress test system for testing paediatric and adult patients on both treadmill and ergonomic bike to assess fitness and cardiopulmonary function. The physiological functions measured are blood pressure, pulse oximetry, lung function, inspired and expired respiratory volumes and gases, metabolic analysis and diagnostic ECG. Liaise with attending medical practitioner regarding the appropriate clinical tests and treatment. Assist with CPR.
Ambulatory Blood Pressure
Recording and analysis of a patient’s blood pressure over 24 hours.
Patient Activated Recorders
Recording and analysis of a patient’s self activated cardiac rhythms, downloaded remotely by the patient over the phone and scanned using a computer.
Outpatient clinic services
Perform the relevant tests requested by the physician.
Research
Assist in internal and external cardiac related research projects.
Cardiac Catheterisation
Involves set-up of pressure transducers. Zeroing of transducers and monitoring of venous and arterial pressures. Recording and analysis of waveforms. Calculations of flows, shunts and resistances. Understanding of stock consumables. Recording of blood saturations using a co-oximeter. Blood gas analysis. Creation of heart picture diagrams.
Creation of a “final report” for the Cardiologists.
Pacemakers
Interrogation of pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders as required. Organise clinic bookings. Run the clinics. Liaise with the Cardiologists. Communicate with the pacemaker companies and representatives. Adjust patient settings as required.
Administration
Purchasing and stock control
Implementation and continuous development of protocols
Theatre Monitoring
Involves set-up of pressure transducers, ECG and Blood saturation for open heart and closed heart surgery. Zeroing of transducers. Monitoring of venous and arterial pressures and any extra intra-cardiac pressures. Understanding of stock consumables.
Blood gas analysis. Perform activated clotting time (ACT’S). Assist with patient transfer to PICU. Participate in On-call roster as requested.
Liver Transplantation
Involves set-up of pressure transducers, ECG and Blood saturation. Collection of blood’s during the procedure. Perform blood gases.
Collection of data and data entry into database. Compile final report.
- Must have a BSc or equivalent.
- Experience in Adult or Paediatric Cardiac Services (Preferably within a hospital environment).
- Sound ECG interpretation skills.
- Excellent written, spoken and personal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Sound organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Participate in regular overtime and On-call arrangements.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Jurukovski on peter.jurukovski@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 31/03/2025
