1. Sonographer opportunity not to be missed - Permanent Full time
2. Great opportunity to work in the largest organisation in the Geelong region
3. Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural living, all within reach of the great ocean road and the local food and wine and region.
The ultrasound department currently has multiple sites; The McKellar Centre, Barwon Health North, University Hospital and Colac Hospital with expansion planning to have rooms within the newly built Women's and Children's facility.
Medical imaging has recently upgraded their facilities with a new state of the art purpose build ultrasound department.
The sonographer team includes a well-established education program lead by Tutor Sonographer and Clinical educator. The ultrasound service is 24/7 with an on call services and weekend shifts. Our equipment consists of an all Philips line up from within department, in emergency hub and in paediatric hip clinic.
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.
About the role
As the Grade 3 Sonographer you will be recognised under award as a competent practitioner having completed and appropriate qualification in ultrasound.
As the Grade 3 Sonographer you will be required to support the provision of an ultrasound service 24/7, you will be competent across most areas in ultrasound and can complete normal examinations within designated time frames. Additionally you will adjust and adapt examinations based on clinical criteria or patient condition.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for apply today and join our team!
About the culture
We are a large, experienced and supportive team who enjoy a commitment to ongoing education with support to attend conferences, conference leave, professional development leave and weekly clinical meetings. We are an enthusiastic, energetic and focused team who work cohesively together.
4. Flexible working arrangements
5. Professional development
6. Access to employee wellness program
7. Salary packaging
8. Social club
9. Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
10. Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
11. High standard of schooling options throughout the area
12. A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
13. Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our page on the Barwon Health website.
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards :
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.