Medical Imaging Assistant

**About us**

SKG Radiology is proudly West Australian and proud partners of the West Coast Eagles, Perth Wildcats, Western Force, Perth Lynx, Perth Heat, West Coast Fever, the WACA and a number of local football clubs. Established in 1981, SKG Radiology is recognised for its excellence in providing consistent patient care and a wide range of professional services from X-ray to Ultrasound, LOW-DOSE CT scans, MRI and Nuclear Medicine. Market-leading technology including EOS weight bearing x-ray and the latest 3T MRI scanners keeps SKG Radiology at the forefront of diagnostic imaging innovation.

**About the role**

As a Medical Imaging Assistant, you will be responsible for patient care prior to, during and after the procedure, in particular assisting in the MRI department, however may assist in the Ultrasound and CT departments as required. The majority of your work will be clinical with a small amount of administrative duties. Some of your many and varied duties will include:

- Confirming patient appointments & any pre-appointment instructions via telephone
- Retrieving outside imaging studies
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Assisting with the positioning of patients during procedures
- Assisting the technical staff member during clinical procedures, including cannulating patients
- Stock control
- Cleaning and housekeeping duties

**Role requirements**
- A caring, compassionate nature
- Excellent customer service skills with a **Patients First**focus
- A willingness to train in IV Cannulation
- The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Outstanding communication and time management skills
- Computer literacy skills
- The ability to work under pressure in an ever-changing environment
- Physical fitness to perform a clinical focused hands-on role
- Although not essential, qualifications in a relevant field i.e. Certificate III In Health Support Service, Health Services Assistance or equivalent is advantageous. _

**This position is Full Time - 75 hours per fortnight**

Your flexibility is key as start and finish times will be variable. Operating hours are during and outside of standard business hours for our MRI department with shifts starting as early as **6:30am.**

**Working with SKG Radiology**

At SKG, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice by promoting a positive and caring work environment for our employees.
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Long standing and successful company, 40 + years
- Ability to accrue Time off in Lieu
- Paid parental leave policy
- Professional career development with ongoing training and upskilling opportunities
- Committed to our employees’ health and well-being, providing access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Access to discount with a prominent corporate health fund
- Access to discounted gym membership
- Discounted fees on SKG services for staff and family members
- Rewards and Recognition program
- Competitive remuneration package
- Radiologists on site

**How to apply