Alfred HealthAlfred 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 2024Part time (48 hours per fortnight)Sonographer Grade 4 Year 1-4 (SO61-SO65)Located at The AlfredGreat staff benefits!The DepartmentThe Alfred ICU is a 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 consists 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 RoleThe Sonographer will carry out technical duties and training, maintaining high standards of technical practice, patient care, and ongoing training.Qualifications and Experience RequiredAcademicScience degree OR equivalent courseCompletion of QUT or DMU OR recognised number of years in the profession (prior to the availability of appropriate degree courses)ASAR registeredExperienceExtensive experience in echocardiographyEchocardiography experience in a tertiary centre with exposure to advanced mechanical cardiac support would be preferablePersonalThe ability to sympathetically relate to patients and to co-operate with other Departmental and hospital staffStaff BenefitsGenerous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through MaxxiaOnsite child care services, a payroll deductible expenseOnsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expenseModern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staffAccess to health and wellbeing incentivesDiscounted health insuranceFor enquiries regarding this position, please contact Trent Hartshorne - ****** 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
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