Job Description
As a Cardiac Technologist, you will be responsible for delivering safe and effective patient-centered care within a collaborative healthcare environment. You will be working within the Imaging Department at Calvary Mater Newcastle, where you will play a key role as part of the dedicated cardiology team.
Your primary responsibilities will include performing cardiac echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatient populations using advanced ultrasound technology. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months (1.0 FTE).
Duties:
* Record and archive appropriate study images to the image archive system.
* Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
* Includes administration duties such as the computerized data entry of patient demographics and recording of anomalies in patient notes.
* Participate in clinical trials.
* Triaging of request forms and test required.
* Interfacing with the Wards and Units in often stressful situations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Cardiac) or equivalent and current ASAR accreditation as a fully qualified sonographer. A Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent is also acceptable.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to perform echocardiographic studies and report findings as an interim report. Effective communication skills are essential, particularly in emergency situations. The ability to transcribe data accurately and work in a multidisciplinary team environment is also crucial.
Benefits
Working at Calvary Mater Newcastle provides access to a range of benefits, including:
* Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
* Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%.
* Superannuation contributions at 11.5%.
* ADO's each month (for full-time employees).
* Novated leasing available for eligible employees.
Others
Calvary Mater Newcastle is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for professional development and encourage our staff to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities.
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by natural scenery. It is a cosmopolitan and compact city that offers world-class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, and an average commute time of 15 minutes.
This role requires flexibility and adaptability, as well as excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and working in a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.