Senior Sonographer

This position provides, maintains and operates Echocardiography Laboratory services for the assessment of patients with known or suspected heart disease inclusive of routine and complex cardiac ultrasound examinations and testing services. The Senior Sonographer is responsible for the provision of the echocardiography service within their area of expertise within the Hospital and works as part of a multidisciplinary team. This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment.

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

• Professional Eligibility and Accreditation: Holds the required tertiary qualification in a relevant health/science discipline and maintains accreditation as a Medical Sonographer with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR), demonstrating commitment to professional standards, clinical governance and ongoing professional development.
• Advanced Cardiac Sonography Expertise: Demonstrated extensive experience performing and reporting routine and complex cardiac ultrasound examinations, including stress echocardiography and advanced tissue Doppler/strain imaging, with the ability to work autonomously and provide high-quality diagnostic services.
• Specialist Clinical Knowledge and Diagnostic Judgement: Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, haemodynamics and the pathophysiology of cardiac disease, with the ability to apply clinical reasoning and diagnostic judgement to support accurate assessment, prioritisation and patient care outcomes.
• Communication, Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Practice: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, medical practitioners and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including preparation of written reports, discussion of clinical findings and contribution to coordinated service delivery.
• Quality, Service Delivery and Operational Flexibility: Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, service delivery and regional healthcare outcomes, with the ability to contribute to quality assurance activities, support service delivery across the Kimberley region and meet the operational requirements of travel associated with outreach and visiting services.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment.

We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future.