Radiographer

Healthscope; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted health cover

Gym memberships

Job summary

Healthscope's Newcastle Private Hospital invites a motivated Radiographer to join on a casual basis, with on-call duties across weekends and flexible hours to match workload. You will contribute to high-quality patient care within a supportive perioperative team.

You will collaborate on procedures, lead safety and quality initiatives, and ensure accurate documentation and data management. Training is provided for haemodynamic monitoring and you will be part of a patient-focused,

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and EPA license are required.
• Strong radiation safety practices and compliance.
• Effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work a fluctuating roster including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the perioperative team on procedures and casemix.
• Lead quality improvement and safety projects.
• Register patients on equipment and ensure data backup.
• Document procedures.
• Haemodynamic monitoring (training provided).
• Work with the wider healthcare team to support patient care.
• Act as a role model for Safe Practice.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

EPA Radiation License

Radiation Safety

ECG Knowledge

Cath Lab Experience

Interprofessional Communication

Flexibility with Roster

Teamwork

Patient Care Focus

Job description

• Casual Radiographer opportunity
• Be part of a hospital with a focus on positive culture

• Supportive management team, Grow and develop your career

A unique opportunity exists for a highly motivated Radiographer to join our team at Newcastle Private Hospital on a casual basis with a willingness to share on-call, including weekends and a flexibility of hours in relation to daily workloads.

As a Radiographer your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with the perioperative team on a variety of procedures and casemix
• Lead successful quality improvement and safety management project/s to deliver desired outcomes
• Patient registration on all equipment and ensuring data back-up
• Procedural documentation
• Haemodynamic monitoring for patient (training will be provided)
• Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team to support patient care needs
• Act as a role model for Safe Practice

Essential Criteria:

• Current AHPRA Registration and EPA Radiation License
• Radiation Safety
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to participate in a fluctuating roster as required
• ECG knowledge and Cath Lab experience (desirable)
• Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
• Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement
• Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and customer focused

What we can offer you:

• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Benefits including discounted health cover, gym memberships, and more

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Newcastle Private, Where doing what you love means more

Co-located on the John Hunter Health Campus at Rankin Park: Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189 bed,11 Theatre acute, private hospital facility renowned for the best patient outcomes and care. We also provide a 15 bed Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac suite including a cardiac catheter laboratory, & 16 bed Coronary Care Unit.

We are also an integrated, multidisciplinary cancer service, offering chemotherapy and immunotherapies for both inpatients and outpatients in our 9-chair infusion centre and dedicated 10 bed oncology ward.

Supported by the latest technology, we provide the full range of surgical, medical and rehabilitation services to patients from the local area and surrounding regions. Whilst we’re renowned for cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, we’re also a popular destination for mums to be, and growing families from Newcastle and the wider Mid North Coast area.

Why Healthscope?

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives. We care about your career at Healthscope. No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together. Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.