Cardiac Sonographer - Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Cardiac Technologist Gde 2 Remuneration: 101590.63 - 112409.34 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ569046 Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives. Click here to learn more about our Network Additional Information An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. What You'll Be Doing To provide high quality cardiac sonography support to one or more cardiac units within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (Randwick and Westmead), including performing high quality paediatric echocardiograms for a range of cardiac patients. This role works under the direction of the consultant paediatric cardiologists to produce high quality imaging and interpret findings, and is an integral part of the cardiac service. Bachelor of Science or equivalent, and accreditation with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (excluding student registration)Experience in independent cardiac sonography, preferably including experience in paediatric sonographyDemonstrated clinical reasoning skills in the performance of imaging procedures and experience in the use of computers in an imaging departmentEffective interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary environment, communicating effectively both orally and in writingGood operational and organisational skills in managing echo roomsWillingness to work at both sites within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network – Westmead and Randwick SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/ NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Henderson on rebecca.henderson@health.nsw.gov.au If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3. Applications Close: 30/04/2025