The Team:
The Department of Medical Imaging (DMI) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is the state’s major clinical teaching hospital and research centre. The team provides comprehensive medical imaging services to Southern Tasmania and statewide in some specialties. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community
The Role:
This role provides effective and efficient radiographic assistance to Radiographers in Medical Imaging. Under the direction of the radiographers enhance the capacity to maintain an efficient and effective daily workflow in Medical Imaging, maximising the use of available resources in the Medical Imaging Department.
You will need
- Knowledge of practices, equipment and procedures relating to the provision of patient imaging services in general x-ray and the specialist imaging areas of CT, MRI and Ultrasound.
- Competency in the use of computers and an ability to learn new applications including the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving and Communications system (PACS).
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, together with the ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate a caring approach towards patients and their relatives, carers and friends.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12 months
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $67,193 to $72,126 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $42.34 to $45.45 per hour
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Completed or currently undertaking an undergraduate course in Medical Imaging Science which is accredited by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Lauren Moon
Position: Acting Chief Radiographer
Phone number: 03 6166 8363 / 0418530061
Email address: lauren.moon@ths.tas.gov.au
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