Sonographer
🔍 Statewide
New
Be a part of the team that enriches health in millions of ways every day
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification and remuneration: Medical Radiation Scientist Level 3, Grade 3 - $74.14 per hour (plus casual loading)
Position Classification and remuneration: Medical Radiation Scientist Level 3, Grade 3 - $74.14 per hour (plus casual loading)
or Medical Radiation Scientist Level 4, Grade 1 - $74.14 to $76.59 per hour (plus casual loading)
Hours Per Week: up to 35 hrs
Hours Per Week: up to 35 hrs
Location: STATEWIDE
Requisition ID: REQ573652
Requisition ID: REQ573652
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With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health and one of them, is our NSW Health Central Resource Unit (CRU)
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Are you looking for a new adventure? Use your skills and travel
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NSW Health ensure you feel valued, supported and can deliver the best care. We look after everything to make sure you are working in a safe and welcoming environment
- Do you want access to generous entitlements and benefits which may include NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentives while on deployment #ruralhealthincentives
What you'll be doing
This is an exciting to become a part of Australia’s largest health system by joining the statewide workforce pool known as ‘CRU’, the Central Resource Unit (CRU).
We are looking for a Sonographer within the Imaging Department is to provide high quality Diagnostic Medical Imaging service in accordance with National Registration, professional practices, standards and policies of the Imaging Department within NSW Health.
Being part of CRU provides a unique opportunity to travel to remote and regional NSW, experiencing all the lifestyle benefits of the regions, combined with unique career growth benefits.
Where you'll be working
The CRU Sonographer workforce will be deployed to locations across NSW Health from anywhere between two and thirteen weeks to support short-term staffing needs. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of health settings when on deployment.
To learn more about the locations of our Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks, visit our NSW Health website. There is also more information about working in our rural and regional areas at Imagine Rural.
Why you'll enjoy working with us
- With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia
- Enjoy a work life balance – choose when and where you want to work
- Paid travel and accommodation available under NSW Health travel policy and organised for you by the CRU management team
- You may be eligible for the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme while on deployment. #ruralhealthincentives
- We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Access lifelong learning that can only be found in the largest health system in Australia
- Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport for you and your family
- Free annual influenza vaccination
Targeted Questions
- Degree in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography or Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent.
- Post graduate degree in either:
-To be graded as Medical Radiation Scientist Level 4 Grade 1 - Master’s degree in medical sonography and registration with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Eligibility requires a minimum of three years equivalent clinical practice after successful completion of Medical Imaging course in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine
-To be graded as a Medical Radiation Scientist Level 3 Grade 3- Postgraduate diploma in medical sonography and registration with Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR)
- Detail your extensive experience in ultrasound and general radiography.
A) Ultrasound: comment on your experience in obstetric & gynaecology including morphology scans and/or MSK expertise and/or vascular scans including arterial studies.
B) Radiography: including but not limited to general and trauma, operation suite, mobile, dental and fluoroscopy.
In your response detail the systems you have used.
- Current drivers’ licence with capacity and willingness to travel to NSW Health business and service locations throughout NSW which will include overnight stays in regional / remote areas. These deployments will make up the majority of your time in the position.
How to apply
If you would like more information, review the Position Description. To start your application by clicking the APPLY FOR JOB button at the top of the page.
To be considered for this position, you will need to attach your resume and respond to the targeted questions in the questionnaire and then submit your application.
This is an NSW Health Category A position. For more information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases policy.
If you have any current evidence of vaccination against these, upload them with your application. Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. If you are the preferred candidate, you will be responsible for covering the costs of any remaining vaccination requirements. The Staff Health Team will access your Australian Immunisation Register record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record. For more information read the NSW Health OASV Policy.
You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application.
For role related queries or questions contact MOH-CentralResourceUnit@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: This is a rolling requisition, and the job advertisement will remain open until all positions are filled. Completed applications will be reviewed once they are submitted.
Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.
