Patient Services Assistant (Grade 2), Transport, Medical Imaging
Employment Type- Permanent Part Time; Casual
Job Category- Environmental Services -Patient Services Assistant Level 2
* Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria with a purpose
* Achieve great work-life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
* Transport patients to and from medical imaging across University Hospital Geelong
* Excellent multiple permanent part-time and casual opportunities available (hours negotiable) with ADOs, 5 weeks leave(pro-rata) & great salary packaging benefits
* If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have great people and teamwork skills and enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams - apply now
About the role
As a BMI Patient Services Assistant (PSA) you will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of patient transport to and from medical imaging at University Hospital Geelong. The BMI PSA is an integral member of our medical imaging multi-disciplinary team assisting technologists and nurses in the provision of patient transport and patient assistance to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
You may be a qualified PSA or unqualified - with a desire to work in or studying a Healthcare discipline. Permanent Part-time hours for PSAs to join the medical imaging team are now available. The available hours may be shared across more than one applicant, with rostered hours across a span of hours which may include weekdays/weekday evenings and weekends. Your role will involve working as part of the PSA team to ensure timely transport of patients from University Hospital Geelong Wards, ALCC and Cardiology to and from medical imaging.
Barwon Medical Imaging (BMI) provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services including 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely transport patients and equipment across wards, departments, and medical imaging, adhering to patient safety guidelines at all times
* Assist with patient transfers to and from imaging equipment using approved manual handling (Smart Moves) principles
* Maintain cleanliness and readiness of all patient transport equipment in line with infection control standards
* Support department operations by couriering x-rays, specimens, records, and replenishing stock as required
* Collaborate within a team to prioritise transport needs across imaging services and perform additional duties as directed
What we're looking for
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team to effectively meet patient transport needs across Medical Imaging services
* Ability and willingness to complete required internal training, including Smart Moves "No Lift" principles
* Strong patient-focused approach with the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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