Sonographer Grade 3

A strong attitude to teaching and learning A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies Ongoing part time and full time opportunities to join a dynamic and passionate team The Position Job Reference: 3362 Position Title: Sonographer - Grade 3 Classification: SO57 - SO60 Salary per hour (exc. super): $52.70 - $60.21 + Over Award Hours per fortnight: Up to 80 (including an ADO every 4 weeks if working 80 hours) Employment Status: Ongoing Part Time or Full Time As a member of the Medical Imaging team Sonographers at Bendigo Health demonstrate extensive knowledge, experience and competence in all areas of diagnostic ultrasound. They perform a full range of ultrasound examinations to a consistently high standard using a patient focused approach. They are a mentor to undergraduate students, ultrasound trainees and other staff. The Medical Imaging Team The Medical Imaging Department is a fully comprehensive 24/7 department, performing around 120,000 examinations per year to a consistently high standard using a patient focused approach. Imaging services are provided to inpatients of the Bendigo Health and surrounding hospitals, as well as to outpatients referred from Hospital clinics, local GPs and specialists. The department is staffed by radiologists, medical imaging technologists, sonographers, nurses and administration staff. Imaging services provided include: Ultrasound - 8 x Ultrasound rooms & 1 x dedicated portable MRI - 1.5T & 3T CT - 2 x Scanners Digital Subtraction Angiography Fluoroscopy Mammography, including Contrast Enhanced Mammography Theatre - 3 x IIs in theatre PET & Nuclear Medicine Working with Bendigo Health Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community. Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time. Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: Staff health and wellbeing programs Career development and education opportunities Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight Flexible Working Arrangements Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Your New Division Clinical Governance is focused on upholding patient safety and a high quality of service through leadership, quality improvements, clinical performance, risk management, professionalism and excellent patient care. The division collaboratively provides high quality clinical governance support and advice, both internally and when supporting our regional Health Service Partners. GP Liaison, Medical Imaging incorporating BreastScreen, Pharmacy, Pathology and Research Governance is led by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The Chief Medical Officer has responsibility for maintaining full compliance to accreditations and to deliver improvements through our response to the recommendations of both the national and Victoria's General Quality and Safety reviews. The Office of the CMO oversees incident reporting, investigation of adverse patient events and complaints regarding clinicians. The CMO provides leadership and support to the medical workforce to feel empowered to provide Excellent Care. Every Person. Every Time. Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region. Interested? We'd love to hear from you Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume. Need more information? Please contact Resa Barker Director on 8*** for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address. #J-18808-Ljbffr