Chief Radiographer - Medical Imaging

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP6
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/571971
Closing date 30-Jun-2024
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Contact person Dr Manimegalai Shanmuganathan
Contact details 07 4885 5257
Access theRole detailsThe Medical Imaging team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Chief Radiographer to join their team on a temporary basis.How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunity

• To provide high level leadership, strategic direction and advocacy in the management of Medical Imaging Department at the Mackay Base Hospital.
• To provide high quality, efficient and effective diagnostic imaging in accordance with established hospital and departmental policy and procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to Radiation Health policies and procedures, including National and state-wide legislative requirements in the capacity of Radiation Safety Officer at Mackay Base Hospital.
• Apply high level clinical knowledge to challenge existing protocols and advocating authoritatively for Medical Imaging on a District and State-wide basis in the development of new policy including changed practice.

About the TeamOur Medical Imaging Department delivers a range of services including, General Radiography (CR) and (DR), Computed Tomography (CT) (Dual Source), Ultrasound, Theatre II, Interventional Fluoroscopy, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).About our Hospital and Health Servicehas 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Workforce attraction incentive schemeYou may be eligible to receive the Incentive Scheme 1, the scheme is available to health workers that relocate from interstate or international to come work within our team may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under theFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsRole Description