AddressPermanent full time (1 FTE)
Swan Hill District Health is pleased to offer the opportunity for an experienced Radiographer to join our progressive and enthusiastic Medical Imaging team as a Trainee Sonographer. We are located within a busy hospital environment dedicated to providing our community with a high-quality medical imaging service.
This is a great opportunity to join our dynamic team in a regional health service. The Medical Imaging Department provides a comprehensive service to a wide range of consumers, with mixed inpatient and outpatient workload. Our major focus is the delivery of a safe and quality medical imaging service, with a focus on investing in staff training and education. We offer a variety of services, including general x-ray, computed tomography, mammography, fluoroscopy, theatre and ultrasound to a large patient demographic. Providing 24-hour clinical support service to our medical staff.
About the role: The successful applicant will have excellent Radiography skills, customer service skills, time management skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as meeting all aspects of the key selection criteria.
- Work hours are: 8.24am – 5pm, Monday – Friday for a full-time work week with rostered break times.
- Radiography weekend work and on call work required
- Work in a supportive team with a high focus on skills and training.
- Variety in work and a sense of achievement.
- Work with supportive and approachable Radiologists.
- High quality industry leading medical imaging equipment with current planning for new department redevelopment.
- Award classification pending qualifications – starting at AHP1 Grade 2 Year 1
About You:
- A Degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging (or equivalent).
- Current, unencumbered Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Current, unencumbered, Radiation Use License issued by the Victorian Department of Health
- Current Driver’s License
- Demonstrated general X-ray and CT experience and competence
- Eligibility to enrol in an Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry accredited post graduate degree in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent).
- Eligibility for registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)
- Current National Police Check & Working with Children’s Check.
- Evidence of Healthcare worker vaccination requirements, including COVID Vaccinations & 2024 Flu Vaccination, with serology evidence of immunisation status
- Current eligibility to work in Australia (either Australian Resident and applicable visa) Desirable:
- Current enrolment and commencement of an Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry accredited post graduate degree in Medical Ultrasound (or equivalent).
- Previous ultrasound scanning experience
About Swan Hill District Health: Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. Our vision at, Swan Hill District Health, is to provide clear, connected care, best experience for our community.
SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, SHDH also provides:
- A dynamic workplace
- Discounted Corporate gym memberships
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
About Swan Hill: Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria, 4 hours by road or 5 hours by train from Melbourne CBD. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.
The Swan Hill region offers fantastic scenery with natural salt lakes and river systems to explore. Swan Hill provides rich agriculture with award winning wineries as well as vegetables, citrus and stone fruit in abundance.
Enquiries about this role should be directed to Natalie Barnes, Radiology Manager, Ph: (03) 5033 9*** or E: *******@shdh.org.au
To apply for this position: please email the 4 completed documents listed below to **********@shdh.org.au – any incomplete applications will not be accepted:
- Application for Employment form
- Cover letter
- CV
- Response to the key selection criteria
You will find the full position description containing the key selection criteria & application for employment form in the attached documents.Swan Hill District Health reserves the right to commence interview immediately upon receipt of applications.
Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024
