MRI Radiographer (Lvl 3 Gde 3) - Temp PT
Job description
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, working 23 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Radiographer Level 3 Grade 3
Remuneration: $65.51 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ340908
Application Close Date: 09/10/2022
About You
- There are wonderful opportunities to progress and excel in your career
- We aspire to bring out the best in customer and patient care
About The Opportunity
The successful applicant will be rostered at Liverpool where a 3 T MR Simulator unit is located. They will be part of the pre Radiation Therapy imaging team that acquire MRI and CT scans prior to patients commencing Radiation Therapy treatment. This highly skilled team of radiographers and radiation therapists are responsible for completing MR and CT simulations where immobilisation devices are used for treatment and IV contrast is used to improve image quality. This role will allow you to be actively involved in research projects & ongoing staff education to improve patient care through the use of MRI within radiation oncology. It is an opportunity to apply your diagnostic CT and MRI knowledge and also become more familiar with the specific requirements for individualised Radiation Therapy.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What you'll be doing
The MRI radiographer will support the implementation, operation, clinical use, research and development projects associated with the MRI simulator at Liverpool CTC as an active member of the pre-treatment planning team and also provide accurate and timely imaging services as requested whilst providing staff with experienced imaging skills support.
Where You'll Be Working
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Demonstrated effective organisational and time management skills including an ability to self-motivate and self-direct own training & learning, including continuing professional development.
- Can demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both spoken and written with the ability to relate to patients, visitors and staff groups; including the ability to clearly communicate complex issues to all levels of staff.
- Demonstrated involvement in, and ongoing commitment to research in the field of MRI, in particular its use in Radiation Oncology.
- Ability to objectively assess new MRI sequences for their potential use in Radiation Oncology, including image evaluation and operational impact.
- Demonstrated experience and broad clinical knowledge in General Radiography and extensive knowledge in both MRI & CT with the ability to apply this knowledge in a radiation therapy department, including the capacity to contribute to the establishment and maintenance of clinical protocols and competencies for both CT and MRI.
- Demonstrated capacity to supervise, educate, train and objectively assess members of the multidisciplinary team, in particular Radiation Therapists, in the use of MRI and associated new practices and technologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Safe Work Practices relating to the MRI work area and the ability to be accountable for and oversee safe access for patients, volunteers and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a harmonious workplace with proven high level problem solving with the capacity to present SWSLHD Radiation Oncology in a strong and positive manner.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Odette King on (02) 8738 9436 or Odette.King@health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 12/10/2022 – 19/10/2022
Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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