YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma or degree in Applied Science/Diagnostic Radiography as outlined for eligibility for membership of ASMIRT
• Demonstration of appropriate experience within the Medical Imaging field.
• Current membership of AHPRA
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

This is a Full Time ongoing role within the Medical Imaging Department - MRI. As part of the Division of Surgery, this position exists to provide a quality imaging service to patients and referrers. As a Grade 2 MRI Technologist (MRT), the required role includes performing paediatric MRI and to expand and improve current skills – as per attached position description.
It is expected the Grade 2 MRT learns and applies specialist skills in paediatric MRI. An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, qualified Medical Imaging Technologist to the join the team at the RCH. The successful candidate will be expected to perform in a Grade 2 capacity as per the attached position description, will ideally have Level 1 MRI accreditation (ASMIRT) and have formal or working towards Post Graduate MRI qualifications. Previous Paediatric experience in MRI would be highly desired but not essential. Our aim is to develop and nurture an expert paediatric imaging team.
Under the direction of the Chief MRT and Allied Health Manager – Medical Imaging, the role contributes to the ongoing care of paediatric patients in spheres of diagnosis, disease monitoring and treatment. The goal is to maintain a consistent high standard of imaging in order to succeed in producing reliable, timely and important results which really make a difference.
The Royal Children’s Hospital, together with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) have Siemens Sola 1.5T and Siemens Prisma-Fit 3T units in a purpose built MRI clinical and research facility. In the operating theatre suite there is an IMRIS Verio Dot. A Siemens Biograph mMR MR/PET is part of the suite of equipment, making the RCH a state of the art MRI facility. The position requires participation in the weekend and after hour’s rosters as well as some on-call after a suitable training period.