MRI Research Radiographer - Permanent (2-3 days a week)

at  The Florey Institute

ABOUT US

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a Medical Research Institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.
The MRI facility at the Florey’s Melbourne Brain Centre in Heidelberg consists of two state of the art 3-Tesla MRI scanners: a Siemens 3T Prisma and a Siemens 3T wide-bore Vida. Both scanners are equipped with high performance gradients and are supplemented with high density EEG, transcranial magnetic stimulation, in-scanner eye-tracking, prospective motion correction and a selection of DQA phantoms designed for precision quantitative imaging. The facility supports the acquisition of cutting-edge, high resolution neuroanatomical, functional and diffusion imaging, spectroscopy, quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM), EEG-fMRI as well as whole body scanning and MR guided high intensity focused ultrasound (MRgFUS). A mock MRI scanner (non-magnetised) is located on site to assist and support children and individuals that may be anxious about undergoing an MRI.

• Wanting exposure to research MRI scanning for part of your working week?
• Early in your MRI career, and looking to spend more time in the modality?
• Have MRI experience, but looking to expand your skill set?
  This role is suited to an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer with a moderate level of MR experience and looking to further advance their capabilities, knowledge and opportunities in the modality. A passion for MRI with a proven record of self- learning and drive will be important for your success.
  You will quickly become an integral part of our small dynamic MRI team, responsible for delivering high quality research-based MRI scans to scientists and researchers of the Florey Institute and external research groups.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing MRI scans on research and clinical-research participants and patients
• Accurately handling, processing and archiving MRI research data
• Completing MRI safety screening and suitability checks on all patients and individuals undergoing MRI scans, and ensuring the safety of personnel in the MRI environment
• Adhering to Florey MRI facility standards and protocols in imaging and care
• Keeping up to date with established and novel MR imaging methods and techniques

• Communicating effectively and demonstrating exceptional levels of professionalism at all times to enable a high-quality MRI service whilst fostering positive working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams at the Florey

  Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description.
  There is flexibility around working arrangements in this role. We are accepting applications from those interested in permanent part-time work of 2 or 3 days per week Please indicate your preference and days of availability in your application
  This role attracts Salary in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Enterprise Agreement Grade 2 Radiographer ($88,467.60 - $101,691p.a commensurate with experience, pro-rata 04-0.6FTE) 2-3 days per week + Super (up to 17%) + Salary Packaging.
  Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 26 July 2024.