Paediatric Cardiac Physiologist (Melbourne)

About The Role This is a full-time on-going role within the Cardiology Department of the Royal Children's Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is keen to learn and grow in the field of Cardiac Physiology. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to share their knowledge and individual skillsets for the advancement of our clinical programme, and to contribute positively to the departmental culture in a world-leading paediatric Cardiology centre. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly skilled individuals specialising in all aspects of paediatric Cardiology. In addition to your primary role, you will be involved in all areas of the department and will also be afforded opportunities for continuing professional development. Responsibilities
- Perform resting ECGs on inpatients and outpatients and alert clinical staff to adverse findings.
- Fit, remove and analyse Holter monitors, alerting clinical staff to adverse findings.
- Prepare patients and assist Cardiology Fellows with supervised exercise stress testing.
- Undertake administrative duties as required. Additional Responsibilities (depending on previous experience)
- Perform detailed paediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations using a range of echocardiographic modalities in our busy outpatient department.
- Complete a detailed and accurate preliminary report resulting from the examination.
- Interrogate and test implantable cardiac devices including easy and complex pacemakers, defibrillators and loop recorders.
- Monitor haemodynamic data and record meticulously in the cardiac catheter laboratory.
- Monitor and record intracardiac electrocardiograms during diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures.
- Participate in a variety of research studies. Classification Classification for this position will range from Grade 1, Year 1 to Grade 2, Year 4 (depending on experience and qualifications, BA2-BB4: $70,590 to $103,******, plus superannuation). Your Skills And Experience
- Tertiary qualification, namely a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent), or the Mayfield certificate IV (or equivalent) in Cardiology.
- Post-qualifying clinical experience with demonstrated experience in the performance of resting ECGs, analysis of Holter monitor tracings and exercise stress testing.
- Demonstrated experience in working with Windows-based applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
- Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team.
- Demonstrated/embedded clinical practice and experience beyond entry-level.
- Working towards further post-grad qualifications in the field of echocardiography will be highly regarded. What We Offer
- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – increase your take-home pay by up to $11,500 per annum.
- Novated leases through our partnership with SmartSalary.
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training.
- Discounted private health insurance.
- Support for working mothers including two in office early learning centres, flexible working arrangements, breastfeeding and pumping facilities.
- Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services through our EAP partner, Converge.
- Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport.
- Retail discounts & more. Other Requirements
- Current national criminal record check, or willingness to obtain.
- Valid working with children check.
- Compliance with RCH's Staff Immunisation
- Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedure. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ropy5