Advanced Skills Radiographer (Mammography)

Queensland X-Ray; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

On-the-job training and development

Career advancement opportunities

World-class imaging facilities

Job summary

Queensland X-Ray is seeking an Advanced Skills Radiographer specializing in Mammography to join the Mater Springfield Hospital practice. You will deliver high-level imaging services, lead clinical activities, and mentor team members within a multidisciplinary setting.

Must have advanced mammography skills including vacuum assisted biopsy and hookwire techniques, and be willing to cover a full shift roster including overnights, weekends and on call. MRI qualification is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in mammography including vacuum assisted biopsy and hookwire.
• Willingness to work across shifts including overnights and weekends.
• Demonstrated theoretical knowledge and practical skills through professional development or qualifications.
• High level of patient care, compassion and clinical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced medical imaging clinical services across multiple modalities within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide leadership and education to promote skill development within the team.
• Apply clinical judgement to complex caseloads using evidence-based practice.
• Monitor and promote continuous improvement in clinical practice and service delivery.
• Educate and mentor staff and students in clinical placement scenarios.

Skills

Mammography

Vacuum assisted biopsy

Hookwire

Scout placement

Advanced clinical skills

MRI qualifications

Patient care

Communication

Job description

Advanced Skills Radiographer (Mammography)

About the role

We are seeking an Advanced Skills Radiographer to join our Medical Imaging clinical services team at the Mater Springfield Hospital practice. The role is responsible for the delivery of advanced level Medical Imaging clinical services and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. The team at the Mater Springfield Hospital practice are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a focus in the delivery of the Mammography services.

About you

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced skills and have proficiency in Mammography including vacuum assisted biopsy, hookwire and scout placement
• Must be willing to participate across the full range of shifts at the Mater Springfield Hospital practice including overnights, weekends and on call
• Demonstrated advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in one or more modalities obtained through significant professional development, postgraduate education or
  formal qualifications
• Demonstrated high level of patient care, compassion and clinical awareness, which you promote by example
• Apply advanced professional, clinical judgement to complex caseloads, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence based practice
• Utilise advanced level skills, knowledge, experience and clinical leadership to manage, prioritise and organise multi work area caseload
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the team and actively promote a collegiate approach to problem solving and patient care in a positive work environment
• Provide education, competency training and mentorship to promote skill development to other members of the team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional personal presentation
• Applicants with MRI qualifications (ASMIRT Level 1) will be highly regarded

Key accountabilities

Clinical Practice

• Deliver advanced level medical imaging clinical services across a multi-modality, multidisciplinary team in accordance with
  o prescribed professional and ethical standards
  o the established practice and company-wide clinical protocols and policies
  o the rostering and service delivery requirements of the practice
• Demonstrate and promote by example, a high level of patient care, compassion and clinical awareness
• Demonstrate a high level of responsibility, accountability and initiative across all aspects of clinical practice and promote a culture of service excellence
• Apply advanced professional, clinical judgement to complex caseloads, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence based practice
• Initiate the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work area
• Demonstrate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in one or more modalities obtained through significant professional development, postgraduate education or formal qualifications.
• Utilise advanced level skills, knowledge, experience and clinical leadership to manage, prioritise and organise multi work area caseload

Communication / Team Participation

• Work cooperatively and effectively within the team and actively promote a collegiate approach to problem solving and patient care in a positive work environment
• Provide advanced level clinical advice and direction to patients, other health care professionals and clinicians regarding service delivery
• Develop advanced level clinical practice expertise by actively engaging in learning within the team and in professional development activities

Leadership

• Monitor and report on clinical practice outcomes and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement within area of expertise
• Participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality and service improvement activities that enhance the service delivery in line with recognised organisational pathways
• Provide clinical practice supervision to students involved in clinical placements and less experienced staff
• Provide education, competency training and mentorship to promote skill development to other members of the team
• Be recognised as a resource for clinical advice and consultation within the area of expertise
• Where required, be able to perform higher duties in area of expertise during periods of absence of the relevant modality senior

Safety and Quality

• Apply to clinical practice, the standards set by the mandatory Queensland X-ray quality and safety training modules and policies
• Promote, by example, responsibility and accountability for a clean and safe work environment
• Report equipment faults and issues to appropriate supervisors and manage repairs as required

What we offer

• Working with the latest medical imaging equipment, in world class facilities and with experts in their field
• A friendly and caring team, who have a genuine passion for patient care
• A commitment to employee health and well-being, including access to an employee assistance program
• A commitment to on-the-job training and ongoing learning and development
• Opportunities for career advancement within the Queensland X-Ray Team