The Team
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and the Department of Medical Imaging provides imaging for all of Southern Tasmania. The imaging services work across all modalities to the hospital, clinics, and Emergency department, collaborating to deliver excellence in healthcare and achieve improved outcomes for consumers, workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role
The Radiographer is responsible for the following duties:
* Performing basic imaging examinations to produce images of the highest diagnostic value using ionising radiations, both in general and fluoroscopic radiography.
* Ensuring compliance with the 'as low as reasonably achievable' (ALARA) principle while using ionising and non‐ionising radiation to provide quality images.
* Assessing medical requests, patient status and capabilities, ensuring procedure preparation is adequate and follows correct protocol.
* Using imaging equipment and associated accessories safely, ensuring patient welfare, standard of care, and avoiding hazards to self, other staff, patients, and equipment.
* Assessing and monitoring image quality to maintain appropriate standards, confirming accurate image demographics and labelling, and ensuring image archiving in the Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS).
Requirements
* Wide experience and demonstrated competence in general medical imaging and complex procedures including CT, MRI, and/or Angiography.
* Knowledge of modern techniques and instrumentation across specialist medical imaging modalities.
* Strong communication skills; able to manage interactions with patients, support persons, and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining high professionalism, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum, with a 12% superannuation contribution. Salary is aligned with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
* Salary packaging includes living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
* Professional Development Allowance: up to $1,000 per annum.
* Market allowance: $10,000 per annum pro rata.
* Travel and relocation assistance: up to $15,000 for overseas candidates and up to $10,000 for interstate candidates.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* Leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport: access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person ($28.05 for a family).
Eligibility
* Tertiary qualification or approved program of study by the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
* Registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
* Licensed to practice under the Tasmanian Radiation Protection Act 2005 and the Radiation Protection Regulations 2016.
Desirable criteria:
* Post‐graduate qualification in a specialist medical imaging modality or ASMIRT certification.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Click the 'Apply' button on this screen to start the application process, which includes a 1–2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
Contact
Name: Lauren MoonPosition: Acting Chief RadiographerPhone: 03 6166 8363Email: rhhdmi.chief.rad@ths.tas.gov.au
Why Tasmania
Tasmania offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing a health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients while enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work and making a significant community impact.
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