Position overview

The Medical Imaging Department at CHS operates 24 hours, seven days week, providing a wide range of diagnostic imaging services. The service provides state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine services to patients in Canberra and the Southeast Region of NSW. The service is committed to providing patients with contemporary diagnostic and interventional radiology, as well as molecular imaging services with a strong commitment to research and training in advancing the use of imaging for diagnosis and treatment of disease.

The Medical Imaging Department forms part of the CHS Medical Services Group which also includes Pharmacy, Healthcare Technology Management, the Prevocational Education and Training, the Medical Officer Support, Credentialling, Employment and Training Unit (MOSCETU), the GP Liaison Unit (GPLU), ACT Blood Counts Program and the CHS Library and Multimedia.

This MRI level 3 Radiographer position will need to perform all aspects of MRI while always observing departmental protocols and MRI Safety. In addition to the provision of excellent patient care, the position contributes to scheduling and throughput of patients, effective utilisation of available resources to support MRI in the Medical Imaging Department, supervision to junior staff and students to ensure high quality clinical service, and timely patient care.

This position is required to support the Medical Imaging Department in the provision of a 24 hour, seven days a week service. This includes shift work, overtime and on-call duties outside of normal business hours where required.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under limited direction of the MI4 MRI Radiographer and MRI Modality Manager, you will perform MRI across Canberra Hospital and relevant satellite sites You will:

1. Perform all aspects of MRI while observing departmental and local protocols whilst adhering to MRI Safety procedures.
2. Liaise with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely care for patients, working with team leaders and managers to ensure cost effective service delivery.
3. Contribute to the evaluation and analysis of policies and procedures applicable to professional practice.
4. Participate in ongoing professional education, and assist with the supervision, training, and mentoring of junior staff and students.
5. Initiate and coordinate quality improvement activities and quality assurance programs, exercising independent professional judgement in problem solving and service delivery.
6. Report equipment failures, maintain records of service history, and maintain appropriate records of procedures.
7. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, lead by example and demonstrate high level organisational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Adaptable and flexible to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Medical Radiation Science (Radiography) or equivalent.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Eligible for membership with the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.
• Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy MRI Level 1 certification.
• As required, hold or be eligible for an ACT Radiation licence.

Desirable

• Qualification and/or experience in a relevant education field e.g., Graduate Certificate in MRI and/or willingness to work towards relevant education qualifications.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of three years’ post-graduate experience working in a multi-disciplinary medical imaging department, preferably within a trauma and teaching hospital is preferred.
• The successful applicant will need to be available to undertake shift work participating in a 24/7 roster including after-hours and weekend, as well as participation in on-call rosters.

Desirable

• Experience teaching and/or mentoring Medical Imaging MRI staff and students.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience and must be addressed in your application:

1. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy, safety and day to day problem solving in all aspects of MRI in a busy working environment.
2. High level of liaison, consultation, and communication skills with respect to members of staff, patients, and users of the medical imaging department
3. Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior staff and students, and experience co-ordinating the efficient and effective provision of care within multidisciplinary teams.
4. Demonstrated active involvement in professional development activities through presentation of in-services, participation in tertiary education programs, and initiation and coordination of quality improvement activities.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.