Cardiac Technician

At the heart of diagnosis - where your expertise shapes every patient’s journey.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Cardiac Technologist Grade 2
Remuneration: $53.28 - $58.96 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ661242
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday 17th May 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cardiac Sonographer to join our echocardiography service, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiac imaging for both hospital patients and community referrals.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of cardiac conditions, with a daily mix of scheduled outpatient studies and inpatient referrals from across the hospital. The service operates within a high-volume clinical environment, requiring strong technical skills, efficiency, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Urgent referrals from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department are incorporated into the daily workflow. Sonographers work closely with cardiologists to prioritise these studies and ensure timely patient care.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a sonographer who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and values high clinical standards and patient-centred care.

Where You’ll Be Working

You will be working within a small, collaborative cardiac imaging team, providing echocardiography services to both hospital patients and community referrals.

The service manages a steady flow of outpatient appointments alongside inpatient requests, offering exposure to a wide variety of cardiac conditions and clinical presentations. The role involves working closely with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging and support patient care.

You will be supported by experienced cardiologists who provide clinical guidance, supervision, and case discussion. The team environment encourages open communication, collaboration, and shared learning.

New team members receive orientation to the service, workflows, and equipment, ensuring they feel confident and supported. Ongoing feedback and opportunities for professional development are also encouraged within the team.

About You

We are looking for a Cardiac Sonographer who demonstrates:

What We Can offer:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to Apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Demonstrated ability to record and interpret an ECG.
• Certification through a recognised cardiac ultrasound program or willingness to undertake such training within a designated time frame.
• Ability and confidence to work with minimal supervision and prioritise a high-volume workload.

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about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Alana Balderston on alana.balderston@health.nsw.gov.au