Medical Imaging Technologist
The Royal Children's HospitalAbout the role
The Hospital:
The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards.
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
For further Information on RCH is available here.
About the Role:
This is a full-time, Fixed Term position until 11/07/2027 within the Medical Imaging Department. This position exists to provide a quality imaging service to patients and referrers. As a general MIT the required roles include imaging modalities as per the current skills of the incumbent, and to expand and improve those skills. It is expected the Grade 1 or 2 MIT learns and applies specialist skills across modalities. Under the direction of the Allied Health Manager – Medical Imaging and deputies, the role contributes to the ongoing care of paediatric patients in spheres of diagnosis, disease monitoring and treatment. The role also provides for the ongoing supervision of intern and student MITs, under the guidance of the Lead Clinical Educator – MIT. The goal is to maintain a consistent high standard of imaging in order to succeed in producing reliable, timely and important results which can make a difference.
Internally, this position will be known, or referred to as: Medical Imaging Technologist - Grade 1 or 2.
Classification for this position will be governed by Award 01 - Allied Health and will range from: AF5 (Grade 1, Year 2) to CW5 (Grade 2, Year 4), from $74,172.80 to $103,724.40 per annum, plus Superannuation.
What You'll Achieve:
- Autonomously perform medical imaging examinations as per protocol, for both elective and emergency referrals
- Establish clinical skills, and with experience, identify and develop clinical specialities
- Maintain personal CPD requirements of the professional body overseeing Medical Imaging Technologists, registration with AHPRA
- Participate in both internal and external training, education and research to maintain standards and professional development as required by ASMIRT and government legislation
Your Skills and Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Applied Science/Diagnostic Radiography as outlined for eligibility for membership of ASMIRT
- Demonstration of appropriate experience within the Medical Imaging field
- Current membership of AHPRA
- Current Victorian DH radiation licence
If this sounds like you, please see the position descriptions below to understand the full scope of the position:
About the Department:
The Medical Imaging department is committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred imaging services, with children at the centre of all clinical practice. We work within a multidisciplinary environment and value collaboration, professionalism, and collegial support in providing safe, effective, and evidence‑based care. Our culture is founded on curiosity, courage, inclusion,
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