Sonographer - Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3. Permanent Full Time / Part Time
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- Medical Imaging
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- REQ576684 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3
Remuneration: $135,396.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: up to 35
Requisition ID: REQ576684
1.0 FTE Permanent Full Time or Part Time vacancy exists at the newly expanded POW Medical Imaging Department.
Are you an experienced Sonographer/Radiographer looking for a great new role in a new hospital department within Sydney's Eastern suburbs? Prince of Wales Hospital has excellent transport links, the light rail terminates at the hospital. Coogee beach is a short walk and there are many local eateries.
You will be working within a wonderful passionate team. Prince of Wales is expanding into a newly constructed Acute Services Building. The campus is one of the largest in Australia. It is affiliated with the University of NSW and is a major tertiary referral centre. The Prince of Wales Medical Imaging Department is located on the Randwick Campus and provides services to POWH, Sydney Children's Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, and the War Memorial Hospital.
A wide range of ultrasound examinations are performed. Paediatric examinations form a major component of our daily scans. There is also high demand for general, abdominal, urologic and small parts. Some vascular and musculo-skeletal examinations are also performed. The successful applicant should demonstrate a high level of knowledge and proficiency in complex general and paediatric sonography procedures without supervision
The successful applicant will participate in a 7-day rotating roster working primarily within the Ultrasound section, including some call and occasional weekend shifts. Current U/S shift commencement times are between 0800 and 1000. For WH&S, Sonographers will occasionally break up ultrasound duties with a few hours of radiography.
Experience in ultrasound is required, this is NOT a trainee position. Current unrestricted membership with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR): A qualification in Radiography, current registration as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (AHPRA) and current Radiation User Licence (EPA) are essential.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Holder of Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography or equivalent.
- Hold current ASAR registration and accreditation.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in Paediatric, musculo-skeletal, small part and general sonography.
- Demonstrated use of effective communication skills, ability to provide a quality service to all levels of personnel and customers.
- Demonstrate ability to train and teach trainee Sonographer/ Radiographer.
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills in the performance of sonographic procedures.
- Possession of registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for Medical Radiation Practice Board Possession of registration as Medical Radiation Practitioner with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Possess the appropriate E.P.A. I-14 radiation license to use irradiating equipment for medical diagnostic radiation
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Drake on Joanne.Drake@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
