Working in
Medical Imaging at WA Country Health
Service
This is a Permanent Full
Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment; casual and part time
appointments will be considered.
WACHS is seeking
dedicated and skilled Medical Imaging Technologist’s to join
our dedicated healthcare team in Carnarvon. As a key
member of our department, you will play a vital role in delivering
high-quality diagnostic services while ensuring the utmost care for
our patients. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals
committed to excellence in medical imaging. Our radiography
department is equipped with a Modern Siemens Go-Top CT and
Shimadzu DR general room.
Carnarvon,
WA, is a coastal town about 900 km north of Perth, nestled between
the Indian Ocean and the Gascoyne River. Known as the food
bowl of Western Australia for its tropical produce like
bananas and mangoes. The town has a semi-arid
climate, with warm winters and hot summers. Carnarvon is
rich in Indigenous and maritime
history, with attractions like the
Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum.
Outdoor
enthusiasts can explore Quobba Station, famous for
its rugged coastline and blowholes, or venture inland to the
Kennedy Range National Park for hiking and
camping. The Coral Coast location also makes
Carnarvon a gateway to Ningaloo Reef and nearby
marine adventures. Carnarvon does offer world class surf at
Redbluff and Tombstones -3 mile (just 2 hours away). And great
fishing, Kite surfing and spearfishing.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Interpret radiological
requests and perform procedures in alignment with the ALARA
principle and relevant legislation.
- Supervise fluoroscopy
procedures conducted by licensed medical practitioners and
assist radiologists during special procedures as
needed.
- Maintain
patient privacy, safety, and welfare throughout all
examinations.
- Participate in the
maintenance and quality assurance of imaging equipment,
identifying and reporting any faults.
- Engage
in continuous professional development to uphold registration
with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of
Australia.
- Support
the supervision and development of students and other staff as
per senior staff direction.
Ideal
Candidate:
- Must
hold a tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging and is
eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice
Board of Australia.
- Demonstrates a strong
knowledge of radiographic principles and can adapt techniques
to match various clinical situations, including
trauma.
- Is
highly aware of the importance of patient welfare, safety, and
radiation protection procedures.
- Possesses strong
interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
communicate at all levels.
- Can work
autonomously while also being a collaborative team
player.
- Has a
proven ability to identify and diagnose simple imaging
equipment issues.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For
Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to
contact Luke Dewar on 08 9941 0420.
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants
must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be
an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live
and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent
appointments).
- International
applicants with or eligible for registration with the Medical
Radiation Practice Board of Australia and licensing with the
Radiological Council of WA are encouraged to
apply.
How
to Apply:
If you are
ready to make a meaningful impact in your medical imaging career,
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the
selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which
summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the
position requirements.
- Apply
online via the ‘apply for job’ button
below.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
Why
work for us: In addition to the great salary our employees
enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location
based allowances (If Applicable) including:
-
- additional North
West paid leave
- District
Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel
subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning
subsidy allowance.
- Paid
study Leave assistance – regional specific as per
EBA.
- Generous
salary packaging benefits:
-
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other
everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue
hire
- Access to
novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and
expenses.
- Plus,
Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- Continuous learning
opportunities
- 12%
Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be
given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- As a WA
Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to
discounts across some private health care funds. Please see
attached flyer for further details.
The
following penalty rates are also applicable for Carnarvon Imaging
department.
No shift work
is required in this Carnarvon role and only on call every second
week. Your initial call is paid pro rata or up till your next call
within 3 hours . Then your second call is double time.
Penalty
rates
- Double
time – Sunday rate, missed 10-hour break and Majority of
Saturday shifts
- 1.5
times between 0800-1200 on Saturdays
- Double
time and a half – Public Holidays
- Afternoon shift –
15% Loading
On
Call
- Hourly
allowance of $8.36 per hour
- 3 hours
of pay for recall paid at the penalty for the time period
(usually double time)
- If
recalled twice within 3 hours, 3 hours restarts from recall
time.
Allowances
- MITs employed at Carnarvon Hospital routinely
receive:
- Lead
gown allowance
- District
Allowance
- Professional Development
allowance
Leave
- On top of standard leave entitlements MITs at Carnarvon
are eligible for:
- Professional development
leave
- Additional leave for
shift workers
About
Us
The WA Country Health
Service’s core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to people from large regional centres to
those in small remote communities.
Our
vision is to be global leader in rural and remote
healthcare.
Our values of
Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and
Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact
with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to
our patients.
About
the REGION
WA
Country Health Service - Midwest
Learn more
about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at
WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of
trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part
of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment
on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds
and people with disabilities.
WA Health
supports flexible working practices within the context of
a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke
free environment across all buildings, grounds, and
vehicles.
This vacancy is subject
to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For
further information please refer to the WWC website
at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note
this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory
Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of
employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on
satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent
requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in
the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the
attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
We are
committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where
every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a
diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to
meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all
backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable
future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R
and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications
from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people
from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and
youth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
