Cardiac Physiologist Grade 3

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• Grade 3 opportunity available, parental leave cover - Part time (Monday & Tuesday) 

• 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 Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Cardiology Department    

The Cardiology department provides an extensive range of cardiac services to inpatients and outpatients. These services include outpatient consultations, echocardiography, non-invasive testing (ECG, Holter monitoring), coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention for coronary and non-coronary applications (congenital and valvular), electrophysiological testing and ablation and device implantation (pacemaker, ICD).  

Located at the Austin Hospital, 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 seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our team.  

A regular day will see you: 

• Perform OP and IP echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and assisting during TOE procedures 

• Work in Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory 

• 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 take-home 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, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jo McKenna, Chief Cardiac Technologist at Jo.McKenna@austin.org.au 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 10 January 2025