Position purpose

The Senior Sonographer will perform high quality obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound scans.

Why work with us?
Our newly renovated clinic will be opening in November, and we look forward to welcoming patients back to the practice in a new environment and location with the latest equipment and technology.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sonographer to provide high quality obstetric and gynaecologic ultrasound services. You will be well supported by our team of Maternal Fetal Medicine and COGU subspecialists.

Excellent above award conditions and salary

Generous Continuing Professional Development allowances

Work with leading obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound specialists

Access to an independent Employee Assistance Program and a range of specials and discounts.

Work with state-of-the-art GE Expert 22 ultrasound systems and Viewpoint reporting

Main tasks

Performing high quality obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound scans.

Completion of preliminary ultrasound reports to be finalised by a sonologist.

Obtaining sufficient medical information from patients to guide the ultrasound scan

Communication with patients regarding ultrasound findings.

Escalation of abnormal ultrasound findings to reporting sonologists.

Communication of unexpected findings to referring practitioners as directed by sonologists.

Assist other sonographers or sonologists with examinations within their scope of practice

Assist with supervision / orientation or training of sonographers as directed by the Chief Sonographer or Managing Directors.

Participation in activities to enhance the safety and quality of services at East Melbourne Ultrasound, including, but not limited to educational activities, guideline development and case reviews.

Licences, registrations and qualifications

Completion of appropriate training and qualifications to allow registration as a medical sonographer.

Registration with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry.

Completion of RANZCOG Nuchal Translucency Credentialing and evidence of participation in audit. (RANZCOG Nuchal Translucency Credentialing must be current at the time of application).

Australian work authorisation required for this position.

Essential Experience

At least 2 years experience in a tertiary obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound service including performing fetal medicine ultrasound scans.

Candidates must have experience performing all types of fetal medicine ultrasound scans.

Experience supervising and training sonographers and medical staff to perform ultrasounds

Preferred Experience

Experience with Viewpoint reporting software.

Experience performing fetal echocardiograms with a fetal cardiologist.

Experience performing gynaecological scans to assess Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis

Skills and competencies

Excellent communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Ability to train and supervise sonographers

Ability to work in a team

Time management and organisation skills, ability to work under pressure

Professional approach to work

Position offers flexible scheduling arrangements to accommodate part-time working hours.