Radiographer - MRI Training Position

Lumus Imaging; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discounts

Career development & e-learning

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lumus Imaging's Northern Private Hospital imaging department offers a permanent full-time MRI training role for a CT and X-ray radiographer aiming to become a qualified MRI technologist within six months. You will rotate across general X-ray, CT, theatre, Cath Lab and vascular procedures with comprehensive MRI training.

You will work across hospital, community and medical centre sites in the local area, with hours from 7am to 9pm once qualified and some on-call shifts, joining a team committed

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in CT and general X-ray duties with cross-sectional anatomy knowledge.
• Commitment to MRI training and achieving Level 1 AIR MRI qualification.
• High standards of imaging quality and patient care.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Flexibility to cover shifts and on-call requirements.
• Focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• University or equivalent qualifications in Medical Imaging Technology.
• Current AHPRA registration and Vic radiation license.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through general X-ray, CT, theatre, Cath Lab and vascular suite with training provided.
• Work across hospital, community centre and medical centre sites in the local area.
• Progress to autonomous MRI scanning within 6 months of training.
• Shift hours for MRI after qualification are 7am–9pm with on-call roster.

Skills

CT experience

X-ray imaging

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Medical Imaging Technology degree

Job description

About us

At Lumus Imaging, we are passionate about caring for your health and wellbeing at every stage of life.

Lumus Imaging harnesses all of the knowledge and expertise we have gained over the last 30 years and combines it with the empathy and care of our people.

Our team of radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, nurses, centre support staff, as well as our network of independent radiologists make up our 2,000 diagnostic imaging experts and support staff across 150 sites right around the country.

Our Lumus Imaging department within the Northern Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional services including General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Mobiles and Theatre, Cath Lab and Vascular procedures, and interventional procedures. This brand new hospital and imaging department opened in Feb 2024 and boasts state of the art equipment and a beautiful, clean, environmentally friendly working environment. The imaging department currently services mostly outpatient appointment bookings with some in-patient exams and interventional procedures from within the hospital which are expected to increase as the hospital increases their patient load and expands their services.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity currently exists to join our amazing team and commence MRI training so that you can become a fully qualified MRI radiographer. This permanent full-time position would be ideal for an enthusiastic CT and X-ray radiographer who is looking to take the next step in their career, and you will be working alongside our very experienced and dedicated MRI supervisor to undertake our extensive MRI training program which will see you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be scanning autonomously as a qualified MRI technician within 6 months. As part of our team, you will be required to rotate throughout the different modalities in the department covering general Xray, CT, theatre, Cath Lab, and vascular suite with training provided to ensure your success in all areas. You will be required to rotate through our different hospital, community centre, and medical centre sites in the local area giving you a broad spectrum of experience and work variety. Working hours for MRI once qualified are between 7am and 9pm, and there are some rostered on call shifts for our hospital site which we rotate through. We have a great friendly young team who all committed to helping and teaching each other and working collaboratively, and who have a shared vision of providing the best care to our patients in the community.

Role requirements

• Clinical experience in CT and general Xray duties, and good cross sectional anatomical knowledge
• Commitment and desire to complete MRI training and achieve Level 1 AIR MRI qualification
• High standards of imaging quality and patient care
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Flexibility to cover shift work and on call requirements
• A focus on teamwork and working well with others.
• University or equivalent qualifications in Medical Imaging Technology
• Current AHPRA registration and Vic radiation license
• Driver’s license

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Lumus Imaging, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Benefits platform – Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Lumus Imaging is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.