Cardiac Technician Grade 2 or 3 – Cardiac Catheter Lab in Melbourne

Permanent, part time position (0.6 EFT) at Cabrini Malvern.

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year. At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well-resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.

Our Cardiac Catheter Labs perform over 3000 procedures a year. More than 30 cardiologists, representing diagnostic, interventional and electrophysiology cardiology, have regular sessions within the Laboratory. Our Cath Labs are technology-driven, patient-focused, and designed for excellence. With advanced Interventional, Electrophysiology (EP), and Structural Heart capabilities, we are committed to providing the highest standard of cardiac care in a collective and innovative environment.

Elective services are offered Monday to Friday; however, a 24 hour on-call service is available to support the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit.

About the role

Our trained Cardiac Technicians / Cardiac Physiologist are responsible for providing a high-quality service in physiological monitoring and ECG interpretation during cardiac procedures and/or pacemaker testing. Our technicians practice independently and interdependently, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care in accordance with legislation and protocols. Our department thrives on collaboration, transformation and excellence. Join a team where your voice is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work makes a real difference.

How you will make an impact

• Take on a pivotal role in a high-performing team delivering support for Interventional, EP, and Structural procedures.
• Drive innovation and best practice in a well-established and mature program.
• Join a team with a ‘can do’ culture that engages and develops strong working relationships with our Cardiologists.

What we’re looking for

• Must hold a Cardiac Technicians Certificate/diploma or relevant tertiary degree.
• Strong clinical skills in ECG interpretation in a Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
• Experience in interventional and structural heart procedures (12-18 months experience preferred), with EP skills desired or a willing commitment from our candidate to upskill to EP procedures.
• A commitment to clinical excellence and quality patient care.
• A vision for team development and service expansion.
• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of the organisation.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for participation in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills.

What we offer

• A private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits.
• Our culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development.
• We offer flexible working arrangements inclusive of a 4-day work week and flexible shift lengths where appropriate.
• Additional Employee Leave Benefits.
• Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer.
• Working with the latest modern technology and established cardiologists.

Enquiries to: Ivana Zlatic - Nurse Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab at 03 9508 8677.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect.

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.