Allied Health Assistants - Emergency Department Medical Imaging
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- Allied Health Assistants
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ533726 Requisition #
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $58,692.84 - $66,359.44 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ533726
Allied Health Assistant - Emergency Department Medical Imaging - Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
3.01 permanent or temporary full time OR part time positions are available
These are rotating shift positions, including weekends.
The Emergency X-Ray Department at Prince of Wales Hospital is open around the clock. It provides a challenging, intellectually stimulating and supportive environment. The Department is an innovative, dynamic and patient focused unit. It is located in the new Acute Services Building (ASB.)
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 successful applicant will primarily be responsible for assisting Radiographers in their duties between the Prince of Wales Adult Emergency Department and the Main Medical Imaging Department.
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 within the X-ray Department in Adult Emergency. 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 Adult Emergency and the Main Medical Imaging Department and CT at the discretion of the Radiographers.
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.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door.
- 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
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Drake on Joanne.Drake@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values 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.
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 SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and 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 directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
