Employment Type:  Casual
Position Classification: Radiographer Lvl 3 Gde 1/2 / Mammography Technologist
Remuneration: $43.30 - $61.52 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ55186

 

Northern NSW Local Health District is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position, All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
 
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.  For more information please see www.border.gov.au
 
Where you’ll be working
 
“A healthy community through quality care”
 
Northern NSW Local Health District is located in north eastern NSW, extending from Grafton in the south, to Tweed Heads on the Queensland border, and west to Tabulam and Urbenville.  Northern NSW offers a diverse range of landscapes and lifestyles, from world-heritage listed mountain ranges, to world-renowned surfing breaks, and everything in between.  
 
Our people live in some of Australia’s most vibrant regional centres, with first class infrastructure, unspoilt natural wonders, pristine coastlines, and a thriving arts scene. It’s a fast-growing region with rewarding careers and adventures to be found among the large cities, regional towns and relaxed rural villages.  
 
For more information visit Northern NSW Local Health District

What you'll be doing

Carrying out all aspects of radiography for the BreastScreen NSW North Coast service, specifically performing high quality mammographic imaging for the purpose of detecting breast cancer, and working in assessment clinics.   

1. Registered with appropriate body (AHPRA), hold a current NSW Radiation License (type 114 or equivalent), Current CCPM certificate & Current NSW driver’s license.
2. Applicants must be female (exemption is claimed under Section 31 (2)(h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act
3. Demonstrable experience in all aspects of mammography, mammographic & technical quality control procedures, imaging services, comprehensive understanding (willing to learn) of BreastScreen Information System (BIS) and PACS and assessment procedures.
4. Knowledge of to the BreastScreen Australia Program and an understanding of the NAS
5. Demonstrated ability to work both in an unsupervised capacity and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
6. Demonstrated good negotiation, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
7. The applicant will be required to meet current Health Employees Medical Radiation Scientists (State) Award conditions for Level 3 Diagnostic Radiographer if employed as a radiographer
8. Willingness to work flexible hours (including early mornings, evenings, Saturdays, overtime) and travel to other sites as required (fixed or mobile) including ability to work away from home.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jane Walsh on Jane.Walsh@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 1 August 2018

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We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and promote a smoke-free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks conducted for all positions.