Imaging Assistant

CASUAL

About Us

Western Private Hospital (WPH), is a boutique private hospital, located in Footscray, servicing the West of Melbourne with the provision of acute services which has 62 inpatient beds.

WPH’s facilities include four Operating Theatres, CSSD, Day Stay Unit, Day Oncology Unit, Overnight Ward for CCU, HDU & Surgical patients, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, Specialist Consulting Suites, Nuclear Medicine/PET Centre Department and supported by pathology, pharmacy, radiology and radiation therapy services.

This variety creates an excellent opportunity for our team to be dynamic, flexible and customer focused in addressing the unique needs of our patients.

About the Role

We have multiple opportunities that exist for Imaging Assistants to join our friendly and collaborative team at our Nuclear Medicine / PET Centre Department, to work on a CASUAL basis with flexibility and availability to work across 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) working between the hours of 8:00am to 6.30pm (variable shift times).

This is a role that involves assisting and working under the direction of our Nuclear Medicine Technologists within our busy department to optimise the efficiency of the Nuclear Medicine / PET Centre Department, and is responsible for carrying out work of a general nature, assisting the Nuclear Medicine Technologists during the PET/CT scan process.

In addition to working with patients and assisting with the operational aspects of workflow, the Imaging Assistant is also required to perform administrative and workflow support tasks, including but not limited to:
- collecting patient’s previous imaging/reports

(with training) importing of external imaging on to the hospital PACS and transferring images to other hospitals

assisting with setting up of patients on the scanner

reconstructing patient images

using the department’s radiology information software (RIS) for data entry

About You

This opportunity would suit a university student studying a bachelor degree in nuclear medicine/radiography with an interest and aptitude for health science and a genuine desire to help people and improve their outcomes. You will have a respectful approach to our patients’ privacy and rights.

This is a terrific opportunity for a learner looking to gain real-life experience and having the opportunity to work with various software programs relevant to medical imaging and work with patients.

Selection Criteria

Basic ability to handle patient care with compassion and tact, ensuring the patients privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained

High level computer literacy skills

Some knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact pleasantly and effectively

Demonstrates a proactive approach to work by taking initiative and seeking out opportunities to contribute beyond assigned tasks

Ability to function effectively as part of a team

Good time management and organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks

Demonstrated high attention to detail and able to follow work procedures and processes

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with the flexibility to embrace changes

**Benefits of Working at WPH include**:
Fantastic people and inclusive workplace culture with supportive management

On-the-job orientation, training and support

Close proximity to public transport and accessible car parking

Access to a range of health & well-being initiatives, staff discounts and benefits

**Requirements**:
Everyone who joins Western Private Hospital
- Must be vaccinated against COVID-19, Influenza and provide proof of immunisation against, or immunity to, infectious diseases as required per the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic)

Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 6 months and evidence of Australian Residency / Full Working Rights

If you thrive in a busy environment and you are a team player then the Nuclear Medicine Department at WPH wants youAPPLY NOW

**APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE**: 16th June 2024 (or earlier if positions are filled)

Your current CV / Resume;

WPH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people. We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability to apply.

**NOTE**:
Only successful applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to line managers.