Sonographer / Radiographer
An opportunity exists for a qualified Sonographer to join an experienced and motivated team within a tertiary referral hospital; ability to work fair rotation of general radiology shifts, including rostered shifts within other modalities (including theatres and fluoroscopy), weekends, afternoon and night shifts and a rotation of on-call is essential. Previous experience within a public hospital, including experience in general abdominal, obstetric and gynae, pelvis, renal, small parts, and emergency imaging is essential.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Radiographer (Level 3, Grade 3)
Remuneration: $2,594.87 per week
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ593255
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital - Medical Imaging
What you'll be doing
This role is responsible for the performance of complex clinical procedures within the specialist modality (Ultrasound) with a high degree of competency and associated tasks, i ncluding day-to- day management of patient care, patient scheduling as well as training of sonographers and student sonographers this all in a quality framework.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Hold current AHPRA registration to work as a Radiographer, with the MRPB of Australia and hold a current NSW EPA I-14 Radiation Licence. Or ASAR accredited Medical Sonographer with a post graduate degree in Sonography, or qualifications or competencies deemed equivalent by the employer and performs Cardiac Sonography or Electrophysiological Studies (EPS).
- Demonstrated experience in the performance and delivery of high quality ultrasound examinations and the ability to perform routine to complex clinical procedures within specialist modality, with a high degree of competency, under pressure and time constrains.
- Proven knowledge of the majority of current ultrasound examinations, ability to teach, supervise and evaluate performance.
- Ability to rotate between other modalities to maintain WH&S considerations in relation to extended ultrasound, when required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nathan Emanuel on Nathan.Emanuel@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). 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 along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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