SONOGRAPHER

Ongoing Full-time or Part-time – up to 80 hours per fortnight

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Sonographer to join the Medical Imaging team at Portland District Health.

About the role:

The primary responsibility of the Sonographer is to provide effective and efficient provision of ultrasound examinations to a consistently high standard.

• Work as part of a highly professional multidisciplinary team.
• Focus on quality with 30-minute appointment times.
• Opportunity to work across sonography and radiography if desired.
• Enjoy fantastic sea views from the Medical Imaging Department.
• Earn ADO’s and take a paid day off per month.

Grade 3 classification: $102,091 - $116,646 per annum, pro rata for part time.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Up to $20,670 per FBT year + novated leasing available.
• Wellbeing Package – inc. Gym membership discounts.
• Continuing Professional Development support.
• Flexible Working Arrangements.

About you:

• Accredited Medical Sonographer ASAR Registration.
• The Grade 3 Sonographer must demonstrate competency and expertise as an all-rounder across breast, general, MSK, obstetrics and vascular imaging.
• Excellent time management, communication skills and professionalism.

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Employee Assistance program 

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:

Applications are through the PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. 
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.  Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

For enquiries, please contact Matthew Borrell, Chief Medical Imaging Technologist at PDH on (03) 5521 0320.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.

Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.