Job Summary
Locum dual Breast Sonographer/Mammographer needed in Cairns for a 3‐week contract starting 5 January 2026. Great rates plus travel & accommodation.
Hourly pay rate – Excellent hourly rates DOE + super.
Location: Cairns.
Job Ref: 1677493.
About the role
This locum role provides a well‐structured mix of breast imaging and interventional work within Cairns Hospital's busy breast service. You will undertake mammography and breast ultrasound across designated breast imaging days, while also contributing to a dedicated weekly interventional clinic. Optional rotations into the broader Medical Imaging department are available. Sonographers with a primary focus on breast ultrasound may also support BreastScreen assessment clinics. The position offers flexible working hours to accommodate service needs as well as personal preference.
* Primary Breast Imaging Days:
o Monday – Mammography & Breast Ultrasound
o Wednesday – Mammography & Breast Ultrasound
o Every second Tuesday – Mammography & Breast Ultrasound
* Interventional Clinic:
o Wednesday afternoons – FNA, core biopsy, VABB & hookwire localisations
* Additional Rotations:
o Optional shifts within Medical Imaging outside breast sessions
o Breast ultrasound‐focused candidates may work within BreastScreen assessment clinics
* Hours of Work:
o Flexible shifts: 08:30–16:30 or 09:00–17:00
Skills and Experience
* Proven hands‐on experience in mammography and breast ultrasound
* Ability to perform and interpret breast imaging across screening, diagnostic, and interventional settings
* Comfortable managing 7–10 mammography patients per half‐day and up to 5 breast ultrasound patients per half‐day
* Experience assisting with FNA, core biopsies, VABB, hookwire procedures
* Proficient with Siemens, Hologic ≥ mammography, Philips (MI also uses Canon & GE) – ultrasound, RIS BreastScreen BSQR3/4 & PACS Sectra
* Strong communication and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team including radiologists, nurses, mammographers, sonographers, and BreastScreen admin
* Excellent time‐management skills to maintain workflow in a fast‐paced hospital setting
* Ability to work effectively within a large, busy medical imaging department
Benefits
* Accommodation & travel provided
* Explore the region in your downtime
* Weekly payroll
* Competitive locum pay rates
* 24/7 support from the locum team
If you are interested, please contact Nichole at +61 7 4031 9991 or nichole@aussielocums.au.
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