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 MI2 Radiographer position is a clinical role and is responsible for the provision of general radiographer services, providing leadership for the whole department after hours and on weekends. Daily operations include the management of patient scheduling, throughput and care, as well as immediate staff and clinical contact along with the management and operation of General Radiography.

The position is required to support the Medical Imaging Department in the provision of a 24 hour, 7 days a week service. The Department has a 10hr day roster. This includes shift work, overtime and on-call duties outside of normal working hours where required. The position may also be rostered to shifts based outside of the Canberra Hospital precinct and in a remotely supervised capacity (e.g., University of Canberra Hospital and the Weston Creek Imaging Service).

Key Responsibilities

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

1. Perform all aspects of radiography while observing departmental and local protocols and always adhere to the Radiation Management Plan.
2. Participate in the more complex procedures with approval and supervision of the Radiography Team Leaders.
3. Participate in weekend, after-hours and on-call rosters as required.
4. Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement programs.
5. Report equipment failures, maintain records of service history and maintain appropriate records of procedures.
6. Participate in ongoing professional education, and assist with the supervision, training and performance management process.
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.

• 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).
• Hold a current ACT Radiation Licence (or be eligible to obtain).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Essential

• 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 and close-call rosters.

Desirable

• Experience in a trauma and teaching hospital.
• 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.
• 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. Proven good working knowledge of all aspects of radiographic procedures and the ability to apply this knowledge in a major trauma and teaching hospital.
2. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload while managing radiation safety.
3. Demonstrate high standard of interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Have a keen interest in own personal and professional development and a good understanding of Quality Assurance Programs and their impact on the department.
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.