Cardiac Technologist in Sydney

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

The Heart Centre for Children, SCHN is one of the largest and busiest sub-specialty teams within the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and provides cardiac care to children of New South Wales and the surrounding regions at the Children’s Hospital Westmead, Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick and within our outreach centres.

The Cardiac Physiologist provides cardiac diagnostic testing support for patients to the Heart Centre for Children, SCHN – as well as any child within SCHN who requires cardiac diagnostic testing. The role is responsible for ensuring patient centred care is delivered at all times, supporting a positive patient experience in all elements of care at the Heart Centre for Children and SCHN more broadly. The Cardiac Physiologist role supports patients within all clinical locations of the Heart Centre for Children, including within our outreach clinics.

From time to time, the Cardiac Physiologist may also be required to perform other job-related ad hoc tasks other than those specifically stated in this position description, within the scope of a Cardiac Technologist. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the mission, values, and operating systems of The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network and in-line with the NSW Health's Code of Conduct.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued days off (ADOs)
• Fitness passport
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree with relevant experience in cardiac diagnostic testing
• Demonstrated experience in delivering customer and/or patient centred support
• Demonstrated skills in supporting positive culture in a challenging environment
• Experience in cardiac diagnostic testing, including strong ECG interpretation skills
• Excellent written, spoken and personal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritise work, achieve deadlines, and meet key performance indicators
• Demonstrated ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.