A grade 3 Temporary part-time (16 hours/week for Thursday and Friday) position is available at the Vascular Laboratory, Austin Hospital.This job is to cover a long service leave from 10th April 2025 to 4th July 2025. The applicant should have a Vascular DMU part 2 qualification or equivalent and be registered with ASAR.About Vascular LaboratoryThe Austin Vascular Laboratory specializes in the provision of non-invasive vascular investigations to in-patients and out-patients, including arterial and venous duplex ultrasound, resting and exercise Doppler pressure measurement, and minor interventional procedures such as ultrasound-guided vascular injection sclerotherapy.Our technologists are specifically trained in the conduct of vascular investigations, and our clinical expertise is supplemented by a team of specialist Vascular Surgeons.The close relationship between the Austin Health Vascular Surgery unit maintains the clinical care chain from referral to Vascular surgery outpatients, non-invasive investigation, specialist assessment, procedural care, and outpatient follow-up.Position PurposePerform non-invasive testing of patients, including Doppler ultrasound pressure measurements and exercise testing, duplex arterial and venous scanning, and plethysmography (PPG).Complete Medicare forms for private patients at the completion of tests.Maintain accurate audits on patient tests and keep patient records up to date.Report any equipment or other problems to the senior technical staff member.Maintain a high standard of quality control during testing procedures.Undertake not to reveal any confidential information relating to patients and employees, policies, processes, and dealings.Participate in emergency incident response activities as defined within the Emergency Response Manual, as required by management.Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.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 disabilities, 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 - Ming Hao - 94965738 or Email: huming.hao@austin.org.au.Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click to view the position description for further details. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Vascular Sonographer