Medical Imaging Technologist (Radiograph

Position Details
Reference Number 183068
Position Title Medical Imaging Technologist (Radiographer) Casual - Colac
Employment Status Casual
Program Enterprise
Location Colac Area Health
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 0
Position Summary

• Rare opportunity to join the largest employer in the region in Colac
• Dynamic and fun culture with continuous professional development
• Be part of a new team who deliver best practise

Barwon Health (BMI) will utilise the existing Medical Imaging department at Colac Area Health (CAH) to implement an additional imaging service aligning the standard of imaging with the existing BMI services across all sites.
BMI - Colac Area Health will provide an accessible and equitable imaging service including DR X-ray, OPG, mobile X-ray, theatre, CT and Ultrasound to the Colac Otway region.
Barwon Medical Imaging provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services at other sites University Hospital Geelong, Barwon Health North, Grace McKellar Centre and Torquay. These include X-Ray, OPG, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Angiography, Mammography, and Nuclear Medicine. These are performed by a team of highly skilled radiologists, radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, nurses and support staff who ensure that all patients have access to quality services.
About the role
As a radiographer at Colac Area Health you will assist the site supervisor to provide the services of X-ray, OPG and CT. The service includes afterhours/on call imaging for a 7 day per week service. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in providing imaging services to the greater Colac Otway region.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness program
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

About the Colac Region

• Colac is situated between Geelong and Camperdown on a huge rich volcanic plain. The area is mainly used for agricultural and pastoral purposes, and is surrounded by many large lakes and volcanic craters.
• Colac fronts the southern shores of Lake Colac - the largest natural freshwater lake in Victoria. This lake is popular with swimmers and boating enthusiasts, and includes a number of foreshore walking trails, jetties and boat ramps. There is a bird reserve in the wetlands off The Esplanade which attracts a diverse range of bird life to the lake.
• Access to the Great Ocean Road, the Great Otway National Park and Cape Otway from Colac is via the road south to Lavers Hill.

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:
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If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Tertiary qualification recognised by the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) - e.g. Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations (RMIT)
Essential: Victorian Government, Department of Health, Radiation 'Use Licence'.
Essential: Demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, experience and competency in all routine Medical Imaging examinations including X-ray, CT, mobile X-ray and theatre
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Benjamin Kimber
Contact Person Job Title Chief Radiographer
Contact Number (03) 4215 0357
Contact Email benjamin.kimber@barwonhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Kristyn Wall
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 0357
Alternate Contact Email kristyn.wall@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 01/03/2024