Mobile Radiographer

Breastscreen-Victoria; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

BreastScreen Victoria is seeking an MSS Radiographer to operate a mobile mammography screening service across Victoria, ensuring high-quality imaging and compassionate patient care. You will work alongside colleagues in a flexible casual/ongoing role and contribute to QA, equipment maintenance, and staff training.

The role requires registration with MRPBA, CMP or commitment to achieve, and proficiency with NAS standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications acceptable to ASMIRT; eligible for registration.
• Registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia to practice in Victoria.
• Certificate of Mammography Practice (CMP) or willingness to work towards; renewal every 3 years.
• Current Radiation User License from Department of Health.
• Experience working with Hologic mammography platform.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD in mammography.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred care to women at each contact point.
• Perform screening mammograms and ensure high-quality images per NAS.
• Supervise less experienced staff when required and provide guidance.
• Fulfill reception and data entry duties; assist with form completion and queries.
• Perform routine QA procedures and promptly report equipment faults.
• Assist with van setup, pack-down and logistics; support staff orientation.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain accreditation.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ASMIRT accreditation

MRPBA Registration

CMP Mammography

Tools

Hologic mammography platform

Job description

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Position Description

POSITION TITLE: MSS Radiographer

REPORTS TO: Designated Radiographer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE/STATUS: CASUAL

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: ONGOING

DATE REVIEWED: May 2026

Team Overview

The Quality and Clinical Care Team is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality services across BreastScreen Victoria, in accordance with the Quality Management and Risk Management Frameworks, individual clinical policies and guidelines and the BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation Standards.This responsibility translates to the following three key functions:

1. Management of direct screening services run by BreastScreen Victoria, including fixed screening sites and the Mobile Screening Service. Direct screening services are staffed by BreastScreen Victoria employees and locum radiographers (where required).
2. Quality management and clinical governance through the provision of advice to BreastScreen Victoria services—including Screening Services, Reading and Assessment Services and the BreastScreen Coordination Unit.
3. Leadership to ensure high-quality standardised practices are delivered state-wide.

Additionally, the Quality and Clinical Care Team is responsible for:

• Development, implementation and review of standard operating procedures
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Management of service partnerships to drive quality improvement
• Monitoring and reporting service performance to KPIs
• Supporting services with state-wide and site-specific projects and/or issues
• Management of feedback, compliments and complaints processes

Role Objective

In conjunction with one other Radiographer, Mammographic Technologist, receptionist, or alone as required, be responsible for the efficient operation of a mobile mammography screening service that includes the attainment of high standards of mammography quality and client support, as well as care and maintenance of on board equipment.

Through exceptional communication and employment of active listening, provide respectful care addressing the individual women’s culture, beliefs, values, anxiety and personal characteristics, while maintaining high quality breast imaging.

Key Responsibilities – include but not limited to:

Key Responsibility 1) Client Centric Care

Provide Client Centric care to all women at each contact point

• Show consideration of client concerns/anxiety. Inform women of what to expect, request client to notify radiographer if experiencing any pain and ensure client is aware of their right to stop screening at any stage.
• Create a caring and empathetic environment for all clients
• Communicate in a constructive and diplomatic way
• Contribute to positive promotion of MSS in local areas in both daily activities and as requested
• Advise Clients as requested of amendments to appointments.

Key Responsibility 2) Clinical Requirements

• Mammography screening
• Perform screening mammograms as per daily schedule
• Focus on high quality images in accordance with NAS
• As an experienced Radiographer provide clinical supervision (indirect or direct) of any clinical staff with less experience, providing advice and support relative to;business systems, processes, policies and (at times) complex operation of equipment and/or computers

Key Responsibility 3) Reception and data management

• Perform reception duties including greeting clients, data entry, assist with form completion and answering queries to ensure women feel comfortable and informed of the processes.
• Present a polite and sincere manner, be mindful of people’s disposition and appreciate the impact emotions may have on people’s manner
• As relative to the Reception & Data role, monitor and coach others with less experience, providing advice and support relative to; data accuracy, business systems, processes, policies and (at times) complex operation of equipment and/or computers

Key Responsibility 4) Equipment care and QA

• Perform all routine QA procedures, including those specified in the NAS, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and service procedures manuals.
• Immediate notification of equipment faults to key personnel and resolution assistance

Key Responsibility 5) Van operations

• Assist with set-up and pack-down of the van.
• Provide support to colleagues and clients to assist in ensuring the success of the Mobile Screening Service program.
• Assist with new staff orientation (including Locums) of MSS and related procedures and protocols
• Provide logistical support and oversight when requested

Key Responsibility 6) Professional Development

Undertake continuous professional development to ensure compliance with NAS and provision of a high-quality screening service.

Key Responsibility 7) Other duties as required from time to time to grow and develop the MSS client base and support the expected outcomes of the MSS visit.

Level of Supervision and Independence

The Mobile Screening Service operates in various locations throughout Victoria as required by BreastScreen Victoria. The van locations are coordinated logistically by the MSS Coordinator at BCU.

Reporting to the Designated Radiographer for the Mobile Screening service, Radiographers receive additional management support via regular telephone contact and onsite visits as provided by the Designated Radiographer at the Reading and Assessment Service RAS, State Radiographer and MSS Coordinator. Radiographers can be required to practice in isolation from other professionals within their area of expertise and are expected to be competent in the role and require no direct supervision whilst performing in the role.

It is expected that the MSS Radiographers will work effectively both autonomously and within a team. This team may include but is not limited to Mammographic Technologists, Receptionists and other BSV staff. This role may involve monitoring and coaching others in the team with less experience, and providing advice and support relative to business systems, processes and (at times) complex operation of equipment and/or computers.

It is expected that Radiographers have the capacity to resolve problems that require a degree of original and independent thinking and may be required to handle difficult work situations with the necessary skills to produce effective outcomes for BSV. Professional skills, knowledge and a proficiency in a specialised field gained through formal qualifications and experience, is required to perform in the role effectively and to assist in providing technical advice to others.

The employee must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation. Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills, excellent communication abilities and a high degree of personal accountability are essential for the role.

Key Behaviours

At BreastScreen Victoria, our values are more than words on a page; they reflect who we are and how we work. Our values inform our everyday decisions. They guide how we interact, solve problems, support clients, and contribute to a strong, unified team.

From the way we support each other to how we welcome and care for our clients, our values of Caring, Respect, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Excellence form the foundation of our workplace culture.

BreastScreen Victoria provides positive guidelines around key behaviours and values to ensure the work of all employees is effective, respectful and contributes to the positive culture of our organisation. Adherence to the BSV Performance Behaviours Dictionary, Code of Conduct and other relevant organisational policies and procedures is an ongoing.requirement of the role.

Key Selection Criteria

Academic Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Tertiary qualifications acceptable to theProfessional Accreditation and Education Boardof the Australian Society of Medical Imaging andRadiation Therapy (ASMIRT)

Registration from the Medical Radiation PracticeBoard of Australia to practice in the state ofVictoria in accordance with the Health (MedicalRadiation Technologists) Regulations of 1997.Supported through AHPRA

Certificate of Mammography Practice (CMP)– orwillingness to work towards. Renewal requiredevery 3 years

Current Radiation User License from Departmentof Health

Technical Abilities & Skills

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Previous experience working in mammography Hologic platform experience

Commitment to complete appropriatecontinuing professional development toachieve/maintain accreditation inmammography

Proficiency in Microsoft products

Clinical Quality and Safety

Maintain clinical registration and any requiredindemnity cover

Always work within approved scope of practice

Take personal responsibility for the quality andsafety of work undertaken

Take all necessary care and precautions whenundertaking clinical procedures

Maintain skills and knowledge necessary tosafely and skilfully undertake clinical work

Consult with peers and other experts and referto other healthcare workers when appropriateand in a timely manner

Collaborate and clearly communicate withclients

Personal Abilities & Behaviours

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Excellent organisational and time managementskills.

Demonstrated capacity to self motivate and findsolutions to meet project objectives.

Demonstrated ability to work both autonomouslyor in a team environment where appropriate.

Ability to interact and work collaboratively withall levels of the organisation

Other

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Commitment to improving performance

Demonstrated ability to negotiate and problem

Highly developed communication skills bothwritten and verbal

Relationships

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

Well-developed interpersonal skills and able tocommunicate with women from diversebackgrounds in a courteous and effectivemanner

Reliable, self-motivated, flexible anddemonstrates integrity.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity and accessibility within our workplace, and encourage people from diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for roles at BreastScreen Victoria. This includes (but is not limited to): people from multicultural backgrounds; LGBTIQA+ communities; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent; and people with disability.BreastScreen Victoria have a number of policies, procedures and systems that promote inclusive behaviours throughout our workforce. They are all key indicators for successful performance in this role.

About BreastScreen Victoria

BreastScreen Victoria operates a population-based breast cancer screening program that aims to reduce the impact of breast cancer and save lives through early detection. We provide free breast screens (mammograms) to women and the trans and gender diverse community aged 40 and over without breast symptoms, targeting those aged 50 to 74 years who are proven to benefit the most from population-based screening.

We are contracted by the Victorian Department of Health to deliver breast screening in Victoria as part of the national BreastScreen Australia Program.

BreastScreen Victoria operates across a network of permanent and mobile screening clinics and assessment services to provide high-quality and inclusive care for the Victorian community.

Our program is client-focused, embedding client input and feedback at every stage.

Our services are quality assured and accredited under the BreastScreen Australia National Accreditation program, and our performance is measured against the National Accreditation Standards.

Strategic Plan 2025-2029

Our Strategic Plan for 2025–2029 sets a bold vision and purpose, guiding our organisation toward a future of no deaths from breast cancer in Victoria.

This Plan is closely aligned with the Victorian Cancer Plan and the Australian Cancer Plan, both of which emphasise inclusive participation in breast cancer screening and enhancing outcomes across priority populations.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. This Plan highlights the focus and investment needed to build a supported, adaptable workforce, with strong program and clinical leadership and new capabilities, both now and into the future.

Developed through extensive consultation with consumers, service providers, staff, partner organisations, and government stakeholders, this Plan reflects a shared commitment to delivering equitable, high-quality breast screening services for all.

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