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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Part-Time and Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $29.60 - $31.18 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ469843
3.8 permanent or temporary full time OR part time positions are available
These are rotating shift positions, including weekends.
Where you'll be working
The Emergency X-Ray Department at Prince of Wales Hospital is open around the clock. It provides a challenging, intellectually stimulating and supportive environment. The Department is an innovative, dynamic and patient focused unit. It is located in the new Acute Services Building (ASB.)
This is a full time or part time position. Shifts are 0000 (midnight) to 0830, 0800-1630, 1200-2030 and 1530 till 2400 (midnight.) You will be rotated through all these shifts over a 7-day roster including weekends.
What you'll be doing
The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for assisting Radiographers in their duties between the Prince of Wales Adult Emergency Department and the Main Medical Imaging Department.
You will provide support to the Medical Imaging team in the delivery of health care services to patients under the direct supervision of a Medical Imaging Professional and consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures and standards
This is a multi-skilled role involving cleaning, transporting patients, manual handling, assisting with transferring and lifting patients during radiology procedures including the use of mechanical aids, maintenance and cleaning of Medical Imaging equipment, data entry, and waste collection within the X-ray Department in Adult Emergency. The role involves the safe wearing of PPE in order to interact with patients who may be infectious, including with Covid.
The AHA will also ensure the smooth operation of patient transport between the Medical Imaging rooms in Adult Emergency and the Main Medical Imaging Department and CT at the discretion of the Radiographers.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.
A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.
In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and/or a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
- Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy or a willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively
- Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
- Ability to work varying shifts with varying start times, including rotating weekend shifts
- Ability and experience in manual handling activities such as pushing trolleys/beds, handling of patients and use of manual handling equipment
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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Drake on Joanne.Drake@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 13 March 2024
