Cardiac Physiologists (Heidelberg)

**Cardiac Physiologist**
- Work with a dynamic, collaborative cardiac team on site in Heidelberg
- Multiple public transport options available
- Grade 2 opportunity for qualified Cath Lab cardiac physiologist
- Ongoing training, development and support

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the Cardiology Department**

Located at the Austin hospital (Heidelberg), the department provides 24-hour echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation laboratory services for acute myocardial infarction. In-patients are managed predominantly in the 30-bed Cardiac and Thoracic Unit on Ward 5 East. The department has links to the University of Melbourne and a major involvement in teaching, training and research at under-graduate and post-graduate levels for both nursing and medical staff.

**About the role**

We are on the search for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiac Physiologist (Grade 2 ) to join our team on a casual basis.

A regular day will see you:

- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of cardiac technology and the results generated
- Work Independently to perform high quality work
- Obtain relevant patient information and communicate with patients effectively and professionally.
- Maintain and perform regular equipment checks, as well as associated logbooks, databases and generate interim reports as required
- Work collaboratively across the Cardiology department and with other medical staff
- Participate in on call roster as required
- Promote safety in the workplace at all times when working with patients and colleagues

**About you**

To be successful in this role as a full accredited Cardiac Physiologist, ideally you will have:

- A comprehensive understanding of the principles of cardiac technology and results generated
- The ability to work Independently and collaboratively across departments
- A commitment to maintain and update own professional development portfolio to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and best practice
- A commitment to a high standard of patient care
- The ability to seek ways to continuously improve systems and procedures

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
- 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 (Austin site), easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time), plus purchased leave options
- Adaptable working arrangements

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