Medical Imaging Technologist

WA Country Health Service; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

PD/study leave

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Location allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service seeks a Medical Imaging professional for a permanent full-time appointment. The role requires registration eligibility in WA and a solid patient-care approach.

The successful candidate will work autonomously, delivering diagnostic services to patients in a rural health setting. Applicants must have a tertiary Medical Imaging qualification and demonstrate problem solving, innovation, and independent work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging.
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
• Registration licensing with the Radiological Council of WA.
• Awareness of patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients in a professional manner and provide diagnostic services as required by the medical profession.

Skills

Medical Imaging

Patient care

Problem solving

Unsupervised work

Education

Medical Imaging degree

Job description

Position Profile

Examines patients in a professional manner and provides diagnostic services as required by the medical profession. This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging and eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and licensing with the Radiological Council of WA.
2. Awareness/appreciation of patient care procedures.
3. Demonstrated problem solving and innovative skills.
4. Ability to work in an unsupervised capacity.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health Policy

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Background Checks and Assessments

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Contact for Assistance

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Contact Candidate

We encourage you to contact Sajid Hussain on 0436 615 715.