Position Overview

The Medical Imaging department supports the hospital in the provision of an extensive range of medical, surgical, maternity and 24 hour emergency services.  The department also offers a service to the general public through private referrals from GP and specialist clinics.

The Medical Imaging department offers a continuous 24 hour service for CT and X-ray, including weekend and public holiday shifts (penalty rates apply). We operate two general x-ray rooms, including fluoroscopy, mobile radiography and theatre support. Mi2 radiographers are expected to perform an efficient high quality person centred imaging service, including general radiography, mobiles, fluoroscopy and theatre. CT experience is advantageous. MI2 radiographers are expected to participate in professional development activities and provide clinical supervision to subordinate staff and students.

Duties

Under broad direction of the Deputy Director Medical Imaging you will be accountable for the provision of high quality, efficient person centred imaging service. You will:

1. Perform efficient high quality emergency, general, mobile and fluoroscopic radiography, in accordance with the MRPB Code of Conduct and Professional Standards, the North Canberra Hospital protocols and Radiation Safety Management Plan.
2. Use the department’s Radiology Information System / Picture Archiving and Communication System to manage patient examination lists, track patients at each stage of the examination process, and correctly archive patient image data.
3. Manage risks specific to the Medical Imaging Department, including radiation safety and medical imaging equipment maintenance, ensure that equipment is maintained to the relevant standards and faults are reported to service providers and the Deputy Director Medical Imaging.
4. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to optimise work practices within the Medical Imaging Department.
5. Adhere to clinical governance to provide high quality, safe patient focused care, including active participation in ongoing professional education and quality improvement activities.
6. Ensure that equipment is used and maintained in a safe manner, and report faults to the service providers and the Deputy Director, Medical Imaging.
7. Be available for out-of-hours clinical practice, including weekends, evening, on call and night shift.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Strong interpersonal skills including but not limited to, communication and social intelligence.
2. Competent both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. Demonstrate autonomy, detail orientation and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
• Eligible for AHPRA registration in Medical Radiation Practice.
• Hold, or be eligible to hold, an ACT Radiation Licence.
• 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.

Desirable

• Two years’ experience in projection radiography, including Emergency, General, Mobile, Fluoroscopy and Operating Theatre Radiography and a good understanding of the MRPB Code of Conduct and Professional Capabilities.
• 12 months experience of independent practise in CT, including angiography.
• Demonstrated participation or initiation of quality improvement activities.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Undergo a 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.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your CV and experience

1. Demonstrated ability to manage a busy workload while providing a high quality, safe, patient centred imaging service.
2. Well-developed liaison and communication skills in dealing with a range of consumers and colleagues.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated contribution to service improvement activities, professional development, quality improvement and/or research activities.
5. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development; quality assurance, risk management and to the principles of workplace equity, safety and injury prevention.
6. Availability for out-of-hours clinical practice, including weekends, evening, on call and night-shift work.
7. 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.