About the role
Grampians Health is seeking a Cardiac Technologist with an ASAR recognised Cardiac Sonographer qualification to join our dynamic team in the provision of high quality echo services to the local community. The successful applicant will be joining an experienced and dedicated  team and have the support of experienced team members.  The role will include echocardiography, halter analysis, pulmonary function testing(training available) and cath lab if experienced. We currently perform approximately 7000 echoes per year including adult, paediatric and neonatal TTE, adult TOE and Stress echo.

This position will be based in our new state of the art department at Ballarat Base Hospital, part of Grampians Health Services.

Key Responsibilities

• To perform high quality echocardiograms 
• Produce detailed preliminary reports/worksheets.
• Analyse and report a range of cardiopulmonary tests efficiently and accurately
• Provide compassionate patient care, and take responsibility for patient welfare and confidentiality.
• Commit to continuous improvement by maintaining current knowledge and upskilling in new techniques/advances. 

Skills and experience

• An ASAR recognized tertiary qualification in Echocardiography is required to be eligible to apply for this position 
• Must be registered with ASAR as an accredited qualified Cardiac Sonographer
• Substantial knowledge of all aspects of echocardiography.
• Demonstrate  highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the unique requirements of clients from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the unique requirements of clients from disadvantaged groups
• Advanced skills in the effective participation in a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to maintain effective work relationships and clinical effectiveness in an environment which is often pressured
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles and systems of continuous improvement in the access 

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to discounted health club membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

 About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest-growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first-class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Peter Kyatt Manager of Diagnostic Services on  03 53206713  for a confidential discussion.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.  Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.