Senior Sonographer

Position Profile: This position provides, maintains and operates Echocardiography Laboratory services for the assessment of patient with known or suspected heart disease inclusive of routine and complex cardiac ultrasound examinations and testing services. The Senior Sonographer is responsible for the provision of the echocardiography service within their area of expertise within the Hospital and works as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the

Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

1. Professional Eligibility and Accreditation
2. Holds the required tertiary qualification in a relevant health/science discipline and maintains accreditation as a Medical Sonographer with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR), demonstrating commitment to professional standards, clinical governance and ongoing professional development.
3. Advanced Cardiac Sonography Expertise
4. Demonstrated extensive experience performing and reporting routine and complex cardiac ultrasound examinations, including stress echocardiography and advanced tissue Doppler/strain imaging, with the ability to work autonomously and provide high-quality diagnostic services.
5. Specialist Clinical Knowledge and Diagnostic Judgement
6. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, haemodynamics and the pathophysiology of cardiac disease, with the ability to apply clinical reasoning and diagnostic judgement to support accurate assessment, prioritisation and patient care outcomes.
7. Communication, Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Practice
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, medical practitioners and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including preparation of written reports, discussion of clinical findings and contribution to coordinated service delivery.
9. Quality, Service Delivery and Operational Flexibility
10. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, service delivery and regional healthcare outcomes, with the ability to contribute to quality assurance activities, support service delivery across the Kimberley region and meet the operational requirements of travel associated with outreach and visiting services.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Anthony Spencer on 04•• ••• 758.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.