Salary Classification: Cardiac Technologist Grade 2, Year 1-3.
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:
1. Record and archive appropriate study images to the image archive system.
2. Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
3. Include administration duties such as the computerized data entry of patient demographics and recording of anomalies in patient notes.
4. Participate in clinical trials.
5. Triaging of request forms and tests required.
6. Interface with Wards and Units, often in stressful situations.
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ABOUT YOU:
1. Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Cardiac) or equivalent and current ASAR accreditation as a fully qualified sonographer.
2. Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent as per the award.
3. Ability to perform echocardiographic studies and report findings as an interim report.
4. Effectively communicate emergency findings to the Director of Cardiology or Cardiologist on call.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills, with accurate data transcription.
6. Interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
7. Commitment to personal and professional development.
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