Cardiac Physiologists - Heidelberg, Australia - Austin Health

Austin Health

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Heidelberg, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Cardiac/Echo Physiologist

Grade 3 opportunity available
Fixed Term (part time 16hrs per week /2 days)
Work with a dynamic, collaborative cardiac team on site in Heidelberg
Multiple public transport options available
Ongoing training, development and support from a collaborative and supportive cardiac team

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.

We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Cardiology Department

Located at the Austin hospital (Heidelberg), the department provides 24-hour echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation laboratory services for acute myocardial infarction.

In-patients are managed predominantly in the 30-bed Cardiac and Thoracic Unit on Ward 5 East.

The department has links to the University of Melbourne and a major involvement in teaching, training and research at under-graduate and post-graduate levels for both nursing and medical staff.

About the role

We are on the search for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiac/Echo Physiologist to join our team while one of our staff is on Maternity Leave.

A regular day will see you:

Perform OP and IP echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and assisting during TOE procedures
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of cardiac technology and the results generated
Work Independently to perform high quality work
Work collaboratively across the Cardiology department and with other medical staff
Participate in on call roster as required
Promote safety in the workplace at all times when working with patients and colleagues

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be a Fully Accredited Cardiac/Echo Physiologist.

Ideally you will also bring with you:

Comprehensive understanding of the principles of cardiac technology and results generated
The ability to work Independently and collaboratively across departments
A commitment to maintain and update own professional development portfolio to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and best practice
A commitment to a high standard of patient care
The ability to seek ways to continuously improve systems and procedures

Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.

Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

Greater takehome pay through generous salary packaging
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Mentoring and career development opportunities
Onsite childcare (Austin site), easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Five weeks annual leave (prorata for part time), plus purchased leave options

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