#534674 Cardiac TechnologistDepartment of CardiologyCalvary Mater NewcastleFixed-Term, Full-TimeFixed-Term Full-Time (12 months)Salary Classification: Cardiac Technologist Grade 2, Year 1-3.Remuneration: $51.23-$56.69 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO'sTHE ROLE:The Cardiac Technologist is responsible for providing safe, effective, and patient-centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. Based within the Imaging Department at Calvary Mater Newcastle, the Cardiology Department offers a dynamic setting where you will play a key role as part of the dedicated cardiology team. In this role, you will perform 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 tests required.Interfacing with the Wards and Units in often stressful situations.ABOUT YOU:Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Cardiac) or equivalent and current ASAR (Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry) accreditation as a fully qualified sonographer.Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent as per the award.Demonstrated ability to perform echocardiographic studies and report findings as an interim report.Effectively communicate emergency findings to the Director of Cardiology or Cardiologist on call.Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to transcribe data accurately.Demonstrated interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development.HOW DO YOU APPLY?Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user).Attach a current resume.Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max).Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.Please note the following:As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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