Senior Cardiac Scientist

About the Opportunity:

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an opportunity for a permanent full-time Senior Cardiac Scientist. This office-based role will see you working 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday at the Bowen Hills Laboratory, reporting to the Cardiology Services Manager.  

Your primary responsibility is to lead and develop a small team of Cardiac Scientists responsible for analysing, interpreting and preparing preliminary reports on Holter Monitors, Ambulatory Bloor Pressure Monitors and ECGs.  Some of the other specific responsibilities of the position are to: 

• Work closely with the Cardiologists to ensure the production of safe, high-quality patient reports
• Contribute to the timely release of patient results to doctors and specialists
• Troubleshoot the scientific and administration processes
• Provide over-the-phone support to patients and collection centres
• Assist with performance reviews, training and clinical education
• Undertake ongoing reviews and documentation of relevant procedures 
• Able to assume the manager’s responsibilities when needed

To be successful in this role you will have:

A Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or similar, and extensive post-graduate work experience. This experience will include demonstrated experience in contributing to the diagnosis and care of patients through the application, interpretation and preliminary reporting of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors, Holter Monitors and ECGs.

A Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and/or equivalent experience would be highly regarded, but not essential.

You will have high-level organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work, and meet deadlines. Your strong ability to provide high-level customer service and patient care will help you succeed in this role.

You will have:

• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and Outlook) and the willingness to learn various Cardiology-specific applications
• The ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team
• Sound troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Core Values

About the Benefits

The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and support staff. The successful candidates will join a welcoming and dedicated team.

Staff members will be given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and will be provided with an avenue for career development and advancement.

For your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive remuneration plus super. Due to the working hours of these positions, penalty rates and shift allowance apply. In addition, you will also enjoy the following benefits:

• Fitness Passport – staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choice participating within the Fitness Passport agreement.
• Physiotherapy – Once a week.
• Parental and Adoption Leave – SNP staff receive 6 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
• Employee Assistance Program – a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work-related problems that may affect the quality of life or work performance.
• Private Health Insurance – staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private.
• Pathology Services – staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk-billed Pathology Services.
• X-Ray Services – staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
• Smoke-Free Environment Policy – All SNP premises are smoke-free. There are no designated smoking areas on Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology. For those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.

For more information and to apply please click here. Enquiries can be directed to Kaz Roebuck, Cardiology Services Manager on (07) 3377 8758 or via kaz_roebuck@snp.com.au 

Applications close:  17 November, 2023