Medical Imaging Technologist/Mammographer Job Description
Job Title: Medical Imaging Technologist/Mammographer
Req ID: 949
Posting Start Date: 19/11/2024
Are you an existing employee of the Women's? If so, please log into SuccessFactors from the intranet and select Home > Careers to apply and view all available roles, including internal-only roles. Part time (0.6 - 3 days per p/w) ongoing roleParkville location, with multiple public transport options available$88,467 - $107,676 (pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging + 5 weeks annual leaveThe Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health.
About the Pauline Gandel Women's Imaging Centre The Pauline Gandel Women's Imaging Centre provides a progressive, multi-disciplinary 24-hour service for general adult, paediatric and neonatal radiology referrals including a wide range of general radiography and mammographic diagnostic and interventional procedures. The team provides the following dedicated women's services:
Advanced breast imagingContrast Enhanced digital mammographyStereotactic breast biopsiesInterventional breast localisations (hook needle and magseed)About the role As an MIT you will provide a professional, caring, high quality imaging service to the women and neonates of the Women's (both inpatients and outpatients). Working as part of a small specialised group, you'll provide an effective and efficient imaging service guided by an embedded approach of patient-centered care and support of families that is empathetic, transparent, and professional.
Key responsibilities will see you: Perform high quality mammography, diagnostic procedures and specialised interventional tomosynthesis guided vacuum assisted biopsies, using professional judgement in accordance with prescribed best practice standards and evidence-based principles for the RWH.Manage breast image quality through contributing to the development of appropriate and evidence based breast imaging procedures; performing all required technical quality assurance activities, analyse data, implement strategies to address issues, in consultation with senior mammographers.Initiate, develop and implement quality improvement activities; take responsibility for all aspects of image quality including quality checking of images.Perform within other specialist imaging areas, such as general, mobile, DEXA and theatre.About you To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) or equivalent.Registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without restrictions and licensing with the Radiation Health Division.Demonstrated clinical imaging knowledge and skills in general imaging.Demonstrated performance excellence (with positive feedback) in patient- and family-centred care approach.Although mammographic experience is preferred, training can be offered to the successful candidate.Our benefits At the Women's you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
$11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodationA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing programPublic transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclistsOnsite childcare centre and breastfeeding roomsMentoring, learning and career development opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave optionsInclusion and belonging The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us! If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For more information, please view the position description for this role.
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Geddes on (03) 8345 2261 or ******.
Application closing date: 3rd December 2024
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