POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
Cardiac Non- Invasive Imaging Fellow
REPORTS TO
Director of Cardiology
AGREEMENT/CONTRACT
HOURS PER WEEK
1.
38 Hrs
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Austin Health is one of Victoria’s largest health care providers.
Comprised of Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot
Rehabilitation Centre, Austin Health is a major teaching and research centre with numerous
university and research institute affiliations.
Catering to diverse multicultural and veteran communities, Austin Health delivers vital statewide services to Victorians and a vast array of specialty services to the people of Melbourne’s
north-eastern corridor in a safety-focussed, team-orientated and stimulating work environment.
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LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Cardiology Director – A/Prof Omar Farouque
The Cardiology Department is responsible for the provision of an extensive range of cardiac
services to inpatients and outpatients including general cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac
catheterisation and interventional procedures and non-invasive diagnostic procedures.
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POSITION OBJECTIVE
 To train fellows to a level of proficiency in Echocardiography that they may return to their
place of origin and assume work as independent practitioners.
 To ensure that fellows are current in their understanding of recent advances in the field,
particularly advances which apply to daily practice.
 To understand and participate in the clinical audit process.
 To participate and run a clinical research project within the department, aiming for a first
author publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal, and to assist other fellows with
projects.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
CLINICAL
1. A high standard of clinical care and a proven track record in clinical research.
2. The ability and commitment to work as a team member with senior medical, resident,
nursing and other staff.
3. Attendance at and active participation in regular Cardiology meetings
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Specific responsibilities will include:
 Echo laboratory duties including performance and reporting of Transthoracic
Echocardiograms, Transoesophageal Echocardiograms and Treadmill Stress
Echocardiograms, and supervision of registrars and technologists.
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Cardiac CT & MRI duties including performance and reporting of multi-slice CT and
cardiac MRI.
RESEARCH
 Development of research protocols and involvement with cardiac imaging research
projects including CRT (cardiac resynchronisation therapy).
2. Involvement in any other studies being undertaken by the Cardiology department.
TEACHING
 Involvement in teaching/training of medical staff at all levels, from undergraduate to
postgraduate M.D., Ph.D. students
2. Active involvement in departmental lecture series, in particular weekly Echocardiography
Meetings.
Generic
 Abide by Austin Health corporate policies and practices as varied from time to time.
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Participate in Austin Health performance appraisal program as required.
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Undertake not to reveal to any person or entity any confidential information relating to
patients and employees, policies, processes and dealings and not to make public
statements relating to the affairs of Austin Health without prior authority of the Chief
Executive Officer.
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Actively participate in the ongoing identification, assessment, treatment and prevention of
risks.
Participate in the emergency incident response activities, as defined within the Emergency
Response Manual, as and when required, at the direction of management.
5. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential for Performance of the Position
 A commitment to Austin Health values: Integrity, Accountability, Respect and
Excellence.
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Registered Medical Practitioner in the State of Victoria, preferably with post graduate
qualifications in an area relevant to Cardiology
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A commitment to quality, excellence and best practice in the delivery of cardiac
services to Austin Health’s patients (including inpatient services, outpatient services,
diagnostic and interventional services)
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An understanding of the role of clinical audit and quality review in the process of patient
service improvement
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Desirable but not essential for Performance of the Position
Proven track record in cardiac imaging, both clinically and in terms of published material.
6. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Pre-Existing Injury
Prior to any person being appointed to this position it will be required that they disclose full
details of any pre-existing injuries or disease that might be affected by employment in this
position.
7. AUSTIN HEALTH VALUES
The Austin Health values play a critical role in shaping how we operate as an organisation.
They influence our performance planning, recruitment, training and development, and
relationships with colleagues, work mates, our patients and their relatives and friends. The
Austin Health values set standard that we expect all staff to live up to in the way they
undertake their duties and responsibilities across the Hospital.
Our Values:
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Integrity
We work in the spirit of collaboration and honesty to build effective working
relationships across the whole organisation.
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Accountability
We are transparent, responsible and build trust by fulfilling promises and
communicating effectively.
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Respect
We care about others and treat each other with consideration, equality and fairness.
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Excellence
We continually strive to advance patient focused care through innovation, research
and effective stakeholder management.
DOCUMENT REVIEW DETAILS
Date Position First Documented (if known):
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Date of this Position Description Review:
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Signature of Manager:
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Signature of Employee:
Date: ____/____/____
Austin Health is a Bully Free and Smoke Free Employer
Austin Health is committed to providing employees with a healthy, smoke free work
environment where bullying and harassment does not occur. Consistent with this and Austin
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Health’s corporate values of integrity, accountability, respect and excellence, Austin Health will
not tolerate employees:
Behaving in a bullying or harassing manner in the workplace; or
Smoking on Austin Health premises or in Austin Health vehicles.
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