Position Details
Reference Number 162981
Position Title Radiographer (Grade 1)
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Enterprise
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
  • Enjoy a role where you will be an active part of a health care team that shows leadership and embraces change
  • Work with an innovative multidisciplinary team in new state of the art facilities
  • Extend your career with our world class and innovation led organisation today

About the facility

Barwon Medical Imaging (BMI) provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services including X-Ray, OPG, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Angiography, Mammography, and Nuclear Medicine. These are performed by a team of highly skilled radiologists, radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, nurses and support staff who ensure that all patients have access to quality services.

About the role

As the Grade 1 Radiographer/MIT you will assist in the provision of a service in diagnostic imaging 24/7.

Duties of your role include, but are not limited to:

  • Independently operate all diagnostic imaging equipment including information systems (RIS/PACS/CR/DR, BOSS and Symphony).
  • Accept complete responsibility for the production of medical images. Such responsibility begins with the acceptance of a proper request for examination and is fulfilled when the complete examination is presented to the radiologist for reporting.
  • Correct identification of patients using 4 step model consisting of: (i) verification of patient information, (ii) matching information against request form, (iii) timeout, (iv) post-procedure confirmation of identification of image including correct presentation (side markers, orientation)

The role is dynamic and offers great growth opportunities professionally. If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you.

About the culture

BMI strives to achieve a culture of patient-centred care through respect, compassion, accountability, and innovation. The staff contributes to this through a team based approach that promotes these goals. The successful applicant will be supported through training, and professional development planning to help them realise their goals. This culture has created a dynamic environment where high quality care is delivered.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Victorian Government Radiation 'Use Licence'
Essential: As required under the Radiation Act 2005 the Radiographer / MIT must hold current registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of Australia (MRTBA) under the auspices of AHPRA.
Desirable: Demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, experience and competency in all routine medical imaging examinations.
Desirable: Competency in the operation of a digital radiography (DR), 64 slice CT, and digital fluoroscopy systems.
Contact Person Philip Brough 
Contact Person Job Title Chief Radiographer 
Contact Number (03) 4215 0357 
Alternate Contact Person Georgina De Booy 
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 0357 
Closing Date 01/11/2020
Position Description
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.