Allied Health Assistant - Medical Imaging

Allied Health Assistant - Medical Imaging

Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Where you'll be working

The Emergency X-Ray Departmentsat Prince of Wales Hospital/Sydney Children’s Hospital are open around the clock. This role provides a challenging, intellectually stimulating and supportive environment. The Departments are innovative, dynamic and patient focused units. This is a full time or part time position. Shifts are 0000 (midnight) to 0830, 0800-1630, 1200-2030 and 1530 till 2400 (midnight.) You will be rotated through all these shifts over a 7-day roster including weekends.

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for assisting Radiographers in their duties between the Prince of Wales Adult Emergency Department, Sydney Children’s Emergency Department and the Medical Imaging Departments.

You will provide support to the Medical Imaging team in the delivery of health care services to patients under the direct supervision of a Medical Imaging Professional and consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures and standards

This is a multi-skilled role involving cleaning, transporting patients, manual handling, assisting with transferring and lifting patients during radiology procedures including the use of mechanical aids, maintenance and cleaning of medical imaging equipment, data entry, and waste collection.The role involves the safe wearing of PPE in order to interact with patients who may be infectious, including with Covid.

The AHA will also ensure the smooth operation of patient transport between the Medical Imaging rooms in Emergency and the Medical Imaging Departments at the discretion of the Radiographers.

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and/or a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
• Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy or a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively
• Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles.
• Ability to work varying shifts with varying start times, including rotating weekend shifts
• Ability and experience in manual handling activities such as pushing trolleys/beds, handling of patients and use of manual handling equipment

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website
  

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