Part Time, Permanent Contract 25 hours per fortnight Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.The Medical Imaging Department provides a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound services (excluding echocardiography).
This is a full-time, temporary position, with 80 hours per fortnight.The primary role of the Sonographer is to provide professional and efficient imaging services to patients and clients of NHW and the wider community.
This is at a grade 3 level under the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health) Enterprise Agreement.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and expertise in specific areas of ultrasound and an ability to perform various imaging examinations per the Medical Imaging Department protocols.It will be essential for the successful candidate to establish collaborative working relationships with radiologists, medical and nursing staff and administration staff in the Medical Imaging Department at Northeast Health Wangaratta.The Sonographer is required to:Make accurate diagnostic decisionsParticipate in open and informed discussions with radiologists and other sonographersEnsure an efficient workflowOptimise patient care The Sonographer plays an important role within the Medical Imaging team, encompassing teaching and research.
This entails regular in-services and sharing of information, knowledge and skills with colleagues and other staff.
This extends to formal teaching sessions and supervision of students on placement.
This position also includes the opportunity to attend smaller, outlying hospitals to provide services at those sites.Our Region:Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast.We're an easy 2 ½ hours' drive on the Hume Freeway from Melbourne, and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most Australian cities.We have extensive schooling options from kindergarten to year 12.Our region is a popular destination year-round.
It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails, there is something for everyone in the Northeast. successful applicant will benefit from:Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available.
If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.Five weeks annual leave, with an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts, and an additional week for any employee working 10 or more weekend call periods.Full time employees have the option to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance.Employee Assistant Programs (EAP).Wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membership.Social club benefits.Support for our diverse workforce.Applying for the role:Enquiries can be made with Daniel McLeod (03) 5722 5017.Confirmation of influenza vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.
Covid vaccination is strongly recommended.A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at must address the key selection criteria from the PD.The Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.Applications close Sunday, 27th April 2025NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies