Specialist Radiographer - Tasmania, Australia - Tasmania Government

Description

Specialist Radiographer (Medical Imaging Practitioner) (521617)

• Australia, Tas
• Apr 10, 2024

About Tasmania Government

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, consisting of over 28,000 employees who deliver services to the Tasmanian community at all levels and across various domains.

Located in Launceston, a city with a strong sense of community and surrounded by natural beauty, the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) provides a picturesque backdrop for healthcare professionals. The region offers a blend of recreational and artistic opportunities, making it an ideal place for both work and leisure. Explore and learn about the ancient land and cultures of the Palawa people on a Tassie adventure.

As a 300-bed Regional Hospital, LGH prioritizes care for all individuals seeking their services and upholds core CARE principles. With a growing number of Consultants joining the region, an exciting phase of healthcare development awaits in Launceston. Covering a population of around 250,000, LGH serves as a hub for tertiary specialist medical services, attracting a diverse range of medical imaging cases and presentations.

The team:

• The LGH radiology department conducts over 70,000 examinations annually, operating 24/7 with rotational shifts and on-call duties.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities are available for the team.
• Health and community care challenges in Tasmania offer unique prospects for professionals keen on making a meaningful impact in their field.

The role:

• Undertake basic and advanced radiographic imaging, focusing primarily on angiography and fluoroscopic studies. The position is centered around Interventional Radiology and Cardiac catheterisation services.

As a Specialist Radiographer, you will be responsible for conducting diagnostic imaging procedures in both Interventional and Cardiac Angiography, along with handling associated administrative tasks. The facility hosts an emerging Interventional Radiology service and leads a Cardiac unit responsible for the northern part of the state. This full-time role involves day shifts with on-call responsibilities.

The Interventional Lab, established in 1996, has a notable history in endovascular procedures, including performing the first four fenestrated EVAR in Australia. Additionally, the Cath Labs at LGH, one of the busiest in regional Australia, carry out a substantial number of exams annually, including 600 PCI's.

Details of Appointment

This position is a permanent, full-time day role (with on-call duties) requiring 76 hours per fortnight. The role starts as soon as you're ready to join the team, with negotiable working hours for the successful candidate.

• Applicants should be aware that this selection process could be utilized to fill similar full-time and part-time vacancies for up to twelve months from the publication date.

Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum, with an additional 11% superannuation contribution by the employer.

Benefits include access to a salary packaging program with living expenses coverage up to $9,010, meal entertainment allowances of $2,650 per FBT year, and other eligible perks.

• The salary range aligns with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement.

Successful candidates must meet the essential criterion of being registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. Required registrations and licenses must remain current throughout the employment period and are subject to periodic validation.

Desired criteria include prior experience in Interventional Radiology Suites and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratories.

Prior to commencement, the nominated candidate will undergo a pre-employment check as per the directive of the Head of the State Service. The check includes looking into various areas of the candidate's background, like disciplinary records, convictions, and previous employments.

For more information

Contact Mathew Limbrick for further details:

Position: Operational Manager - Medical Imaging Services (Chief Radiographer)
Phone: (03) 6777 6081

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