Position Details
Reference Number 50925
Position Title Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 1 or Grade 2
Employment Status Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time
Location All Sites
Department / Ward / Clinical Area Radiology
Hours per Week 152.00
Position Summary

Grade 1 or 2 Radiographer roles (multiple)

  • Full time or part-time, ongoing positions
  • All sites
  • $67.8k - $99.6k base range + salary packaging + super (pro-rata for part time)

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.  We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Radiology Department

The Austin Health Radiology Department offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional services and operates at both the Austin and Repatriation Hospitals, as well as providing a satellite imaging service to Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. The nature of the work requires extended hours provision of service, and all staff are expected to contribute appropriately to cover the extended hours.

The Austin Hospital provides an extensive range of services to inpatient, ED and some Outpatient clinics.  The range of services includes General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mobile and Theatre, Angiography, Cath Lab and Interventional procedures.  All Austin campus imaging for ED patient, inpatient and outpatient X-ray, mobiles, theatre and CT is co-ordinated from Emergency Radiology 24/7.  The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital provides radiology services to all remaining Outpatient clinics as well as externally referred patients and some inpatients. The range of services includes General X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, CT, Fluoroscopy, Mobiles and Theatre.

The department also provides education and training for Medical Imaging Technologists and other staff, and also conducts and contributes to research activities. The Department itself is very welcoming, cohesive and supportive amongst the various staffing groups within Radiology and a pleasure to work in.  Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out with any questions or to request a tour. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity currently exists for enthusiastic and experienced Medical Imaging Technologists to join our Radiology Department as Grade 1 or Grade 2 Radiographer. Applications welcomed from full-time and part-time candidates. Classification and increment are as per award and dependent on experience level.  Relevant post graduate qualification would be highly advantageous but is not essential. New and soon to graduate applicants also welcomed. Advertising will close early if ideal candidates are found prior to published closing date.

A regular day will see you:

  • Working in a dynamic 24/7 hospital environment alongside exceptional team members
  • Undertaking routine and specialised medical imaging procedures using modern equipment and technology
  • Working with and/or supervising student radiographers
  • Liaising with other senior staff to ensure staff training and supervision needs are met

About you

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

  • excellent communication and people skills, emotional intelligence, teamwork and high standards of care
  • a clear focus on patient, staff, radiation and workplace safety
  • a strong work ethic and passion for improvement initiatives
  • a high level of flexibility and initiative

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

  • $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
  • Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
  • Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
  • Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options 

Inclusion at Austin

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities.  We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Work with us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager.

 

Selection Criteria Essential: Currently holds or meets eligibility criteria for general registration with AHPRA as Medical Radiation Practitioner (diagnostic radiographer). Applications welcome from final year students nearing course completion in 2024 (simply upload a statement outlining your pending eligibility).
Essential: Currently holds or meets eligibility criteria for Victorian Radiation Use licence. Applications welcome from final year students nearing course completion in 2023.
Essential: Meets currently mandated COVID vaccination status or exemption requirements for Victorian public sector healthcare workers.
Contact Person Brett Saward
Contact Number (03) 9496 7120
Contact Email Brett.SAWARD@austin.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Michael Galea
Alternate Contact Number (03) 9496 3278
Alternate Contact Email michael.galea@austin.org.au
Closing Date 24/05/2024
Position Description
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