- Gain
hands on skills, and advance your technical expertise in image
acquisition within our world class
facilities.
- Join
a leading team renowned for its commitment to excellence and
innovation across our statewide service.
CRVCID 730251
This is a Fixed Term Full Time/Part time and Casual appointments
at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension
and/or permanency.
About the
Position
We are seeking Medical Imaging
Technologists to join our team with varied training
pathways available to broaden your technical expertise.
In this role, you will develop the skills to interpret
radiological requests and provide diagnostic images, following the
ALARA principle, and ensuring the highest standard of patient care.
You will learn from Radiologists within Medical Imaging and other
health professionals, developing the knowledge required to conduct
procedures, maintain equipment, and manage confidential patient
records.
Working with children is unique! You will gain broad exposure
according to the age and size of our young patients - from newborns
through to adolescents. You will also develop highly valued soft
skills, such as communication, and empathy, and the ability to
adapt to meet the diverse needs of children, and minimise anxiety
and pain they may experience, and advocate for patient needs,
promoting understanding and confidence. If you are a professional
and passionate about working with children, then we would love to
hear from you!
Why Join
Us?
Rigorous training is provided with a focus on the highest
quality methods.
Learn alongside our skilled team! You will commence with general
x-ray, including emergency department services, mobile/portable
x-ray, fluoroscopy, theatre bone density and dental x-ray.
You will gain exposure to a broad array of modalities over time
- our Department conducts CT scans, angiography including
interventional and cardiac, MRI and PACS/RIS.
Our team also provide imaging services to newborns including
premature babies, at our satellite women’s and newborns campus at
King Edward Memorial Hospital.
About the
Team
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, Western Australia’s only
acute tertiary paediatric centre, our dedicated Medical Imaging
team provide a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and
interventional radiology services to children aged 0-16 years,
including inpatients, outpatients, and the Emergency
Department.
As a team we provide a wide variety of imaging within the
subspecialities of interventional radiology, neuroradiology,
paediatric cardiac catheterisations and other medical imaging
modalities such as general x-ray CT, MRI, ultrasound and
fluoroscopy.
Our focus is directed towards achieving the highest quality
imaging studies with a compassionate, child-friendly focus.
The department is equipped with highly specialised facilities and
equipment designed to create a safe and comfortable environment for
infants, children and their families.
Part of our dedication to excellence, is benchmarking our
services via collaboration with other children's hospitals and
actively participating in research initiatives. We provide support
for research projects and contribute to the advancement of
procedures through partnerships with universities and paediatric
specialist foundations.
The Child and Adolescent Health Service
(CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider
for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only
dedicated health service for infants, children and young people.
CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health,
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth
Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our
services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital
(KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community
clinics across the metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and
our services please click here.
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 Drew Williams on 0424 505 127.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff
in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies
require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and
integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as
undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you
may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if
required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We
may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past
demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse
information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will
be considered as part of the appointment process.
This position 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
For Assistance including
any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential
enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Team (START) service via
email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the
above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate
endorses the recruitment decision.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be
assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written
application please provide the following:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no
more than 2-3 pages
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for
this position
- a current resume which summarises your experience
and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees
who can be contacted to provide an employment
reference.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to
applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to
complete the online application process as you will be required to
answer various questions and attach your documentation.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision
of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is
committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration,
Equity, Respect, Excellence and
Accountability. During the selection process you may
be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions
regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
