Cardiac Sonographer
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Cardiac Sonographer - Casual Role
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Peter Mac is looking for a qualified Cardiac Sonographer to support echocardiogram services for ambulatory patients and inpatients at our Parkville site.
It is essential applicants are members of the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry and have previous experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 and to be reflective of candidate experience/qualifications. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Tanya Wilson-Guest
Email: Tanya.Wilson-Guest@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM Sunday 22nd June 2025
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Position Summary
• Provide Echocardiogram scanning for non-admitted and admitted patients,
• Complete associated administrative tasks including patient reports
• Archiving images and management of paperwork
• Other relevant administrative tasks as required by Cardiologists, Chief Medical Officer, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre echocardiography service or Nurse Unit Manager
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026
Classification or Salary Range
Sonographer Grade 3
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
| Internal | • Nurse Unit Manager • Cardiologists • Internal Medicine • Chief Medical Officer • Clinicians • Patients • Specialist clinics nurses and administrative staff |
| External |
• Other hospitals |
Education
Skills
| Essential Requirements | • Bachelor of Science/Applied Sciences • Postgraduate studies in cardiac physiology or equivalent • A relevant cardiac ultrasound qualification • Member of Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR) • Previous experience as a cardiac sonographer • Strong interpersonal skills • Proven ability to independently interpret cardiac ultrasound requests • Demonstrated flexibility and availability to work rostered shifts and on call shifts |
| Desirable Requirements |
• 3 years experience as a qualified cardiac sonographer |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1. Perform successfully as a Cardiac Technologist/Sonographer with the department | • Correctly produce Ultrasound Imaging sufficient for diagnostic evaluation. • Provide a high level of customer service to all patients and staff • Reliably complete examinations in a timely manner and attend workplace in agreed hours • Archiving images and management of paperwork • Other relevant administrative tasks as required by Cardiologists, Chief Medical Officer, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre echocardiography service or Nurse Unit Manager • Attend on-call as directed by the Chief Cardiac Sonographer |
| 2. Participate in the care, maintenance and quality assurance of the equipment and service | • Quality control implementation on ECHO equipment according to department policy. • Maintain adequate accredited cardiac Sonography staff cover for booked sessions • Research activities and scans for clinical trials, as required |
| 3. Keep abreast with new imaging procedures and technology | • Documented participation in continuing educational activities • Maintain knowledge relevant to a major tertiary teaching hospital • Maintenance of ASAR accreditation, CPD requirements and any other training/licenses required by the organisation for departmental staff • Support of cardiology registrar program, medical trainees and research coordinators |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.