Cardiologist

This position offers a unique medical experience, as about 85% of inpatients are Indigenous, many of whom come from remote communities. The complexity of co-morbidities and social conditions means that effective communication is essential for delivering quality care. The catchment area spans over one million square kilometers and has a strong focus on Indigenous and remote health.
The Central Australian region has the highest prevalence of various cardiovascular conditions in Australia, including acute coronary syndromes, rheumatic heart disease, and heart failure.
The cardiology team at Alice Springs Hospital includes two local cardiologists, several visiting specialists (including electrophysiologists), three cardiac nurses, a cardiac technician, and an Aboriginal Health Practitioner specializing in cardiology. The department provides a range of services, including:
Inpatient careMultiple outpatient services (general cardiology, pulmonary hypertension, and electrophysiology)Outreach services to remote communitiesOur well-established cardiac investigation unit offers various diagnostic services, such as:
Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiographyStress echocardiographyCT (computed tomography)Exercise stress testingAmbulatory services like Holter and blood pressure monitoring, and device monitoringFor more complex procedures, including cardiac catheterization, device procedures, or cardio-thoracic surgery, patients are referred to tertiary centres in South Australia.
We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders — past, present and emerging — of the lands and waters on which RACP members and staff live, learn and work. RACP acknowledges Maori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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