Allied Health Assistant, Medical Imaging, Allied Health Services - Cairns , Queensland Health

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an Allied Health Assistant to join the Medical Imaging team in Cairns. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH536275
Closing date 18-Jan-2024
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Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Please see Role Description
Contact person Marnie Leighton
Contact details 07 4226 8402
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About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients, and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local Health Services.
About you:
You have demonstrated ability to efficiently manage the flow of patients through a clinical area, ability to work within a multi-disciplinary clinical team and respond to variable demands and critical / emergency situations and practice empathy and understanding coupled with a patient focus in performing tasks assigned to the position.
Your opportunity:
The Cairns Hospital, multidisciplinary Medical Imaging team provides a comprehensive radiography service across a range of imaging modalities. This is your opportunity to participate in the shift roster to deliver high quality services in a critical support role within the multidisciplinary team.
Your role:

• Support staff to enhance patient flow and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with the distribution of consumable stock within the department.
• Assist staff in the management, care, and support of patients.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour.
• Participate in rosters across 7 days including shift work.
• Participate in the development, implementation, review and maintenance of internal systems, processes, and work practices. Identify areas for improvement and recommend/implement enhancements to existing practices.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here:
Further information
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Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants