Vascular Sonographer - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3 or Cardiac Technologist Grade 2
Remuneration:
Radiographer Level 3 Grade 1: $108,610.51 - $112,122.13 per annum
Radiographer Level 3 Grade 2: $115,138.05 - $127,373.93 per annum
Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3: $130,817.71 per annum
Cardiac Technologist Grade 2: $98,154.97 - $108,607.90 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ536447
Application Close Date: 08/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 11/12/2024 – 18/12/2024
Contact Details: Jacqui Robinson – (02) 8738 4110 I jacqui.robinson1@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District are seeking a professional, flexible and skilled Vascular Sonographer to join their growing team.
We are seeking someone who loves their work and are dedicated to the challenge of what this role brings. This is a highly sought after opportunity to develop clinical skills in a tertiary hospital setting. This isn’t your standard Sonographer role, you will be exposed to a range of diverse and complex cases which will challenge you and allow you to hone your skills to the highest level.
As this is a senior specialist role, you will get the opportunity to mentor and develop junior Sonographers and students to progress the industry into the future. The role is located at Liverpool Hospital which boasts both Acute and Complex cases and you will be working in a state-of-the-art facility with the latest technology and equipment. The space is custom built and provides a fantastic environment for patients and clinicians.
You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a diverse team in a high pressure, high reward environment. We are looking for someone who is flexible in their mindset and be able to think beyond protocol and be able to leverage the multidisciplinary team to provide great health outcomes.
If you are seeking career progression and opportunity, this role will allow you to nurture your presenting skills by attending conferences as well as conducting research to grow your career as you choose.
What You'll be Doing
Provision of a comprehensive tertiary level specialist vascular ultrasound service to the Department of Vascular Surgery and to work along with other sonographic and medical staff to provide an accurate high standard diagnostic and clinical vascular ultrasound service to Liverpool Health Service.
Where You'll Be Working
- Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
- The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
- Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
- Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
- Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science or Bachelor of Applied Science, or a Health related Degree, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the Employer. As well as, Post Graduate Degree in Sonography or Qualifications or Competencies deemed equivalent by the Employer and recognised by the ASAR.
- ASAR vascular accredited sonographer.
- Extensive experience in vascular ultrasound and physiological assessment preferably at a tertiary level.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in teaching and research
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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