Supervisor Medical Imaging Technologist

Overview

This is for a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointment.

Are you a skilled Medical Imaging Technologist or Radiographer with a passion for leadership and quality service delivery? Join our dedicated team at WACHS and make a meaningful impact on patient care at Geraldton Hospital.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure the provision and high standards of medical imaging services, effectively managing staff and resources to meet the needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of medical imaging services, ensuring seamless service delivery 24/7.
• Manage staff rostering and oversee training and professional development initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Collaborate with the Regional Chief Medical Imaging Technologist to contribute to departmental planning and strategic direction.
• Lead the development and evaluation of quality improvement and assurance programs to maintain compliance with national standards.
• Act as the Radiation Safety Officer, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with safety standards.
• Participate in recruiting, selecting, and managing performance programs for imaging personnel to foster a high-quality service culture.

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging and be eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
• Extensive and comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in specialised imaging modalities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team and highly developed negotiation and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of quality systems and radiology accreditation.
• Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
• Evidence of a current C or C-A Class driver's licence or other specialised licence class.

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 Rosamund Barnes on 08 9956 2384.

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, please write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae summarising 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.

Benefits

In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Location-based allowances (if applicable) including:
• District Allowance – regional specific
• Paid study leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
• Generous salary packaging benefits:
  • Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent or other living expenses
  • Up to $2,650 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
• Flexible working practices; consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options where operationally appropriate.
• Discounts across private health care funds (WA Health staff perks).

Penalty Rates

• Double time – Sunday rate, missed 10-hour break and majority of Saturday shifts
• 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.

Leave

• Professional development leave
• Additional leave for shift workers

About Us

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is committed to delivering quality health services to the people of regional Western Australia. Our vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare. Our values are Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.

Other Conditions

WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. WA Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices and a smoke-free environment.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For more information refer to the WWC website. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required as a condition of employment. An unsatisfactory PEHA may result in the withdrawal of an offer. See the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for details.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm, will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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