Radiographer or Radiographer/Sonographer or Sonographer

at  Queensland Health

About the role

• The purpose of this role is to deliver imaging services within the Department of Medical Imaging, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and the Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS). Medical Imaging services includes diagnostic, interventional, emergency care and on call for CT, MRI, Angiography, Ultrasound and Xray including mobile fluoroscopy and mammography.
• This position will be required to participate in an ’on call’ service and/or a shift roster providing seven days per week, 24-hour service coverage.

About you

This successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health’s core values and code of conduct.
• Perform all approved examinations with compassion, respect, and integrity.
• Deliver a routine imaging service under regular supervision from more senior clinicians.
• Engage in education, training and professional development to progress performing more complex examinations with limited supervision.
• Apply independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making with limited professional guidance of a more senior clinician.
• Provides a patient focused imaging service that is professional and timely.
• Provide clinical supervision, education and written assessments pertaining to routine tasks for students and less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and be able to perform imaging equipment quality assurance and associated documentation.
• Participate, provide input, and lead activities in the development service improvements, procedures and protocols within the Medical Imaging Department and under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and staff to better patient care and the service provision.

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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• The purpose of this role is to deliver imaging services within the Department of Medical Imaging, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) and the Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS). Medical Imaging services includes diagnostic, interventional, emergency care and on call for CT, MRI, Angiography, Ultrasound and Xray including mobile fluoroscopy and mammography.
• This position will be required to participate in an ’on call’ service and/or a shift roster providing seven days per week, 24-hour service coverage