Sonographer
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $135,396.61 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ572658
In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives
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About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
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An exciting opportunity for a Sonographer is now available within the Radiology Team at Lithgow Hospital.
As a Sonographer, you will provide high quality imaging that is patient focussed, according to the objectives and policies of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. You will be held personally accountable for your work and professional conduct and shall adhere to The Guidelines for Professional Conduct for Radiographers and Radiation Therapists as issued by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and as outlined in the Statement of Practice by Sonographers as issued by the Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
Your will provide a high level of proficiency and knowledge in ultrasound through the proven ability to competently perform a range of complex and routine clinical procedures and will participate in the development and review of protocols and techniques utilising reports, CPD activities and publications to maintain a high level of expertise in the relevant area. They will participate in the CPD program for MRS’s and sonographers and other health professionals as well as completing mandatory performance development and training as prescribed by the LHD.
In this role, you will supervise and be responsible for other MRSs, undergraduates and trainees as required. They will assist with the assessment of clinical competence of trainee sonographers.
If this opportunity excites you and you would like to work part of a vibrant team, please apply now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
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What you will bring to the role
- Degree in Medical Radiation Science and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA ) as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (Diagnostic Radiography)
- Current I14 Radiation licence from NSW EPA and ASAR Registration
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Demonstrated high standard of knowledge , clinical experience and proficiency in Ultrasound across a broad range of examinations
- An ability to supervise, instruct and mentor other MRS and undergraduates
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in MSK , Vascular and General Ultrasound
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Bostock on Michelle.Bostock@health.nsw.gov.au
