Careers & education

The Department of Cardiology has a very active research program across a broad range of themes.  Many of the clinician-researchers hold higher degrees and have adjunct appointments at Monash University. 

Enquiries from prospective BMedSci and PhD students (with medical degrees) are encouraged and to be directed to Prof David Kaye on (03) 9076 3263

Cardiac Technologist duties include working in the Cardiology department performing ECGs, analysing Holter monitors, performing exercise tests, pacemaker and ICD interrogations, monitoring and scouting in a range of cardiac catheter laboratory procedures, assisting in electrophysiology studies and performing transthoracic and stress echocardiograms.

Baseline qualifications should include an Applied Science Degree or equivalent, with Mayfield certificate or equivalent and experience in the relevant specialty (ie pacing or electrophysiology studies).  Post Graduate Diploma is required for positions in echocardiography.

For more information, contact the Chief or Deputy Chief Cardiac Technologist on (03) 9076 3263

Cardiac Wards/Catheter Laboratory

All available positions are advertised on the Alfred Health Careers page.

For more information, contact the Cardiac Nursing Services Manager on (03) 9076 5212

Research Nurse

The department employs a number research nurses for various clinical trials.

All available positions are advertised on the Alfred Health Careers page.

For more information, contact Ms Vivian Mak on (03) 9076 2948  

The department employs a number of Allied Health staff such as nutritionists, genetic counsellor and cardiac coaches. 

All available positions are advertised on the Alfred Health Careers page.

If you are interested in work experience in the Department of Cardiology, contact the following people:

• Nursing enquiries to Chelsea Blake on (03) 9076 5212
• Technical enquiries to Damien Needham on (03) 9076 3263
• Medical enquiries to Dr James Shaw on (03) 9076 3263

Find out more about work experience at Alfred Health.

For more information, contact Dr James Shaw, Head of Training and Development on (03) 9076 3263

The department employs a number of administrative staff in a wide range of positions.  Duties range from reception work, switchboard operation, general secretarial/billings, personal assistant and Business Administrator. 

All available positions are advertised on the Alfred Health Careers page.

Volunteers are vital to our hospital. They provide many extra services, which supplement the care and treatment of our patients.

Find out more about how to volunteer at The Alfred.