Chief Radiographer

Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.

Ashford Hospital offers a range of specialties including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, general medicine, gynaecology and maternity, oncology, orthopaedics, urology and vascular surgery. Ashford Hospital has 9 operating theatres, 1 procedure room, 2 angiography labs, an emergency department, maternity services and a 24 bed level 3 critical care unit.

Flinders Private Hospital offers a range of specialties including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, ENT surgery, general medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastic & reconstructive surgery, oncology and urology. Flinders Private Hospital has 9 operating theatres, a procedure room, 3 angiography labs, an Infusion Suite, a 24/7 Cardiac Emergency Service and a 10 bed level 3 critical care unit.

The Memorial Hospital offers a range of specialties including ENT Surgery, general medicine, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric surgery and plastic & reconstructive surgery. The Memorial Hospital has 8 operating theatres, a dedicated paediatric day stay unit and a level 2 critical care unit.

ACHA is seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Chief Radiographer to support our Angiography and Theatre teams. The Chief Radiographer is responsible for allocating and determining work priorities of the ACHA Angiography imaging team to ensure operational standards are met.In addition, the Chief Radiographer will oversee ACHA's radiation licensing requirements.

Ø Tertiary qualification recognised by the Australian Institute of Radiology (AIR)

Ø Radiation License from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to operate equipment relevant to the state of employment

Ø National radiation registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)

Ø South Australian DHS Working with Children Clearance

Ø Demonstrated understanding of National Safety and Quality Service Standards, ACHA policies and procedures

Ø Ability to manage risk

Ø Management qualifications or previous experience as a Chief Radiographer, Senior Radiographer or Team Leader

Ø Radiation Safety Officer Certificate or at least 3 years' experience as a Radiation Safety Officer

Ø Post graduate qualifications in Radiography

Ø Knowledge of the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme

ACHA Health offers:

Ø Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, as a not-for-profit organisation

Ø Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave

Ø Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation

Ø Employee benefits including – discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

Ø A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals

Ø A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community, where our employees are more than a number

Ø A passion for excellence - be a part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff

Ø You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships

Ø Working towards a collective purpose We work together for better care

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region - the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country and their ongoing connection through the custodianship of its land and waters. We work thoughtfully and respectfully, remembering the land on which we stand belongs to the oldest continuing living culture in the world. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and still to come.

ACHA Health is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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