Specialist Radiographer (Medical Imaging Practitioner) (514734)

The Role:

The Specialist Radiographer (Medical Imaging Practitioner) is responsible for performing basic and advanced diagnostic imaging including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) and/or Angiography radiographic imaging examinations, procedures and associated administrative tasks. This role will be primarily based in CT.

👓 Looking for an experienced radiographer wanting to excel in CT

📅 Flexible working arrangements and access to fitness pass 💪

📚 In house training and CPD support

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

LGH Radiology is a growing department full of proactive and enthusiastic staff. A dedicated and collaborative management, education and quality team (including preceptors) ensures a high level of participation in the future direction of the department, both educationally and operationally. LGH radiology regularly has students from CSU, RMIT and Deakin universities, inclusive of 4th year positions.

The LGH radiology department has an annual turnover of over 70,000 examinations and is staffed 24/7 with a mix of shiftwork and on call. Our equipment is all early to midlife and constantly being updated, recently acquiring 2 new CT scanners and 5 new ultrasound units. The challenges and opportunities in health and community care in Tasmania are like no other in Australia, many opportunities exist for health professionals who want to be part of making a difference.

Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is committed to all people needing our service and building on our core CARE principles. LGH is a 300 bed Regional Hospital teaching hospital situated in North of Tasmania, with a strong focus on education and specialist care. With a growing number of new Consultants to the region the opportunity to be a part of a new wave of healthcare in Launceston awaits. The population catchment for the Launceston General Hospital of approximately 250000, extends from the Northwest to the east coast of Tasmania. The LGH is unique it the level of tertiary specialist medical services it has for a regional hospital, as such we see a wide range of presentations and complex medical imaging cases.

Launceston has a regional population of over 100,000, a city with an incredible sense of community and natural beauty. The spectacular Launceston Gorge provides an amazing backdrop to the city and along with a growing portfolio of recreational and artistic developments creates opportunities for full weekends. Have a Tassie adventure and immerse yourself in the ancient land and cultures of the Palawa people.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing on a mutually agreed date.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Allowances: 

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