Locum MRI Radiographer - Cairns, QLD
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Job summary
MediRecruit is seeking an experienced MRI Radiographer for a 3-month locum contract in Cairns, QLD. MRI-focused role with MRI-only applicants welcome, plus potential rotation through CT or X-ray.
Strong emphasis on safety, patient-centred care, and teamwork within a well-established imaging service. Ideal candidates will be AHPRA registered Diagnostic Radiographers with MRI experience and at least 1 year of post-graduate exposure.
Qualifications
- AHPRA registered Diagnostic Radiographer with MRI experience.
- CT and/or general X-ray experience preferred but not essential.
- Ideally at least 1 year of post-graduate experience.
- National Police Clearance.
- Fully compliant and cleared to work, with a valid passport or visa.
- Available for the full contract period.
Responsibilities
- Perform MRI examinations across a varied range of referrals.
- Rotate through CT and/or general X-ray where skills allow.
- Produce high-quality diagnostic images in line with departmental protocols and MRI safety standards.
- Complete MRI safety screening and provide safe, patient-centred care throughout each scan.
- Work collaboratively with radiologists, referrers and the wider imaging team.
- Maintain accurate imaging records and documentation.
Skills
Job description
We are seeking an experienced MRI Radiographer for a 3-month locum contract with a medical imaging service in Cairns, QLD. The contract runs from 26 October 2026 to 29 January 2027. MRI is the main focus of the role, and MRI-only applicants are welcome. Radiographers who can also rotate through CT or general X-ray are preferred, but you don't need to cover every modality to apply.
- Perform MRI examinations across a varied range of referrals
- Rotate through CT and/or general X-ray where skills allow
- Produce high-quality diagnostic images in line with departmental protocols and MRI safety standards
- Complete MRI safety screening and provide safe, patient-centred care throughout each scan
- Work collaboratively with radiologists, referrers and the wider imaging team
- Maintain accurate imaging records and documentation
- $75 - $85 per hour + superannuation, based on experience
- 3-month contract - 26 October 2026 to 29 January 2027
- MRI-only applicants welcome
- Opportunity to rotate across CT and X-ray
- Supportive, well-established imaging team
- Tropical lifestyle, with the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest on your doorstep
- AHPRA registered Diagnostic Radiographer with MRI experience
- CT and/or general X-ray experience preferred but not essential
- Ideally at least 1 year of post-graduate experience
- National Police Clearance
- Fully compliant and cleared to work, with a valid passport or visa
- Available for the full contract period
MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.
- $75 - $85 per hour + superannuation, based on experience
- 3-month contract - 26 October 2026 to 29 January 2027
- Opportunity to rotate across CT and X-ray
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