Cardiac Sonographer

CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

· Permanent Full Time

· Launceston, Tasmania

Charles Clinic Heart Care, established in 2010, has rapidly grown to become a nationally recognised centre of excellence offering comprehensive cardiac services to the Northern Tasmanian community.

We are a busy Clinic with rooms Clinics in Launceston and Burnie. Our team includes seven visiting and two full-time cardiologists, several of whom are nationally recognised. We have nine qualified echocardiographers and one trainee. You will be an integral part of our patient focused team.

Employee wellbeing – caring for our sonographers

· We highly value our sonographers and are genuinely interested in the welfare of our staff.

· One hour time slots are scheduled for all Echo studies with a maximum 8 echos per day.

· Massage is provided on a regular basis to help avoid injury.

· A variety of work can be offered.

· A mixture of studies and interesting pathology provides for a diverse working environment.

· No on call or out of hours work

· Flexible hours considered

Key responsibilities:

· Independently perform high quality echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.

Experience in GLS, CRT, 3-D, and adult congenital echo would be an advantage but not essential

· Independently complete comprehensive echocardiographic reports considering all clinical measurements and current ASE guidelines.

· Assist with transoesophageal echo, ECGs, holter monitors.

· Involvement in regular regional clinics in Northern Tasmania.

About you:

· Considerable clinical experience in echocardiography and cardiac testing

· Outstanding diagnostic and analytical skills

· Clear patient focused care providing patient comfort, confidentiality and empathetic care during all procedures

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong collaborative teamwork skills and work ethic

· An ability to analyse Holter would be viewed favourably, but is not essential.

Qualifications & Requirements:

· ASAR Accreditation in Cardiac Ultrasound

· Criminal record check prior to commencement of employment

· Registered under Working with Vulnerable People Act

· Up to date Immunisation status (COVID, Hep B, influenza etc.)

· Current driver’s licence

Remuneration: $103,000 - $114,000 plus Super (depending on skills and experience)

FRE123