Sonographer

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed term parental leave cover until 31 January 2024
• Part time (48 hours per fortnight)
• Sonographer Grade 4 Year 1-4 (SO61-SO65)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred ICU is 60+ bed quaternary ICU which is the state service for advanced heart failure therapies. In addition to heart transplantation, we have a comprehensive mechanical support program which includes VA ECMO, Impella and ventricular assist devices.
The ICU echocardiography group consistent of 9 DDU accredited ICU consultants, and an advanced ICU registrar. The group performs over 1200 echocardiograms per year including both transthoracic and transoesophageal studies. We also perform mechanical support weaning studies which play a central role in decision making.  
The Role

The Sonographer will carry out technical duties and training, maintaining high standards of technical practice, patient care, and ongoing training. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

Academic

• Science degree OR equivalent course
• Completion of QUT or DMU OR recognised number of years in the profession (prior to the availability of appropriate degree courses)
• ASAR registered 

Experience     

• Extensive experience in echocardiography
• Echocardiography experience in a tertiary centre with exposure to advanced mechanical cardiac support would be preferable  

Personal 

• The ability to sympathetically relate to patients and to co-operate with other Departmental and hospital staff

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, a payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Trent Hartshorne - t.hartshorne@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 6th November 2024.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au