Locum Sonographer
Locum opportunity in Townsville for 2-4 months. Offering the blend of city life, picturesque coastal landscapes & access to the Great Barrier Reef!
Locum Sonographer job ref: 1473459
Location: Townsville, North Queensland
Salary: up to $95 per hour DOE and range of scans performed + Travel and Accommodation allowances available
Please quote job reference: 1473459
Locum sonographer opportunity in Townsville for 2-4 months. Offering you perfect blend of vibrant city life, picturesque coastal landscapes, and access to the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
Salary details: up to $95 per hour DOE and range of scans performed + Travel and Accommodation allowances available.
Location: Townsville, North Queensland
All about my new employer?
Townsville Hospital in North Queensland stands out for its unique status as a tertiary referral hospital, boasting specialised services such as the exclusive provision of paediatric and neonatal intensive care units within the region, solidifying its crucial role as a primary centre for advanced medical services across a wide geographic expanse.
All about the role
We are working with Townsville Hospital to support their medical imaging department secure a locum sonographer. The position involves managing a varied caseload, utilising advanced equipment including 5 General US rooms with GE Voluson E10s, Philips Epiq, and Canon Aplio i-800, as well as a Vascular Lab equipped with Canon technology. The caseload encompasses Obs & Gynae, Emergency, Vascular & General, and extends to specialised areas such as Children & Neonatal, with High Risk Tertiary Obstetrics being handled by the separate MFM Ultrasound Unit.
The department performs between 60-70 examinations per day between 8am and 5pm.
All about the duties will I perform?
You will see 10-12 patients on an average day with time booked off for stretching, breaks and catch up working on a day shift Monday to Friday. There is the possibility of on call but this is in no way guaranteed.
The skills and experience I need for this job
- You will have a good broad scanning skill set across general ultrasound.
- Ability to use or acquire the skills to use GE voluson E 10, Phillips Epiq and Canon machines.
- Work within a large, busy department including ED.
- Experience using Viewpoint.
- Be available for 2 – 4 months – a 6-week locum is the minimum duration.
This is a QLD Health role, which will require credentialing inline with their protocols. Our team can step you through this.
What’s in it for me, The Benefits
- Accommodation allowance of approximately $180 per day + travel support
- Work in a tertiary referral hospital.
- Proximity to Whitsundays, Cairns, Port Douglas.
- Weekly payroll
- 24/7 support from the Aussie Locums team.
If you are interested in a UK working holiday, we have you covered here too.
Location: Townsville, QLD
Job Type: Contract or Temp
Job Ref: 1473459
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