MRI Technologist Grade 2

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatric and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria. Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards https://www.rch.org.au/quality/child-safety/.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

Further information on RCH is available at www.rch.org.au

[MRI Technologist Grade 2]

Full Time Fixed term
Opportunity in a MRI role
Parkville location
Fabulous employee benefits

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne is one of the world’s great children’s hospitals. We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas. With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 4500, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people. The Royal Children’s Hospital is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on our Commitment to Child Safety: http://www.rch.org.au/quality/child-safety/

The Role:

As part of the Division of Surgery, this position exists to provide a quality MRI imaging service to patients and referrers. An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, qualified Medical Imaging Technologist to the join the team at the RCH. The successful candidate will be expected to perform in a Grade 2 capacity as per the Job Description and will have Level 1 MRI accreditation (AIR) and have formal or working towards Post Graduate MRI qualifications.

This position is currently a fixed term appointment but could become on-going in the near future.

Previous Paediatric experience would be an advantage but not essential.

The Royal Children’s Hospital, together with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) have Siemens Magnatom Aera 1.5T and 3T Trio units in a purpose built MRI clinical and research facility. In the operating theatre suite there is an Imris Verio. A Siemens MR/PET is part of the suite of equipment, making the RCH a state of the art MRI facility. The RCH is currently tendering for a new MRI 1.5 unit to be installed later in 2022.

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The position requires participation in the weekend and after hour’s rosters as well as some on-call after a suitable training period.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Diploma or degree in Applied Science/Diagnostic Radiography as outlined for eligibility for membership of the AIR.
Demonstration of appropriate experience within the Medical Imaging field.
Current membership of AHPRA
If you think you possess the right skills and experience we encourage you to apply on our website now!

For further enquires contact or Michael Kean MIT in charge of MRI on 9345 4305.

Closing date: 18 October 2022

To view position description  PLEASE CLICK HERE

Why work at the RCH?

That’s what you can do for us, this is what we can offer you!

The opportunity to work in world-class facilities, alongside some of the greatest medical minds in the country.

We have 13 food and beverage options on site, a 24 hour gym, hairdresser, massage and supermarkets. We are surrounded by beautiful gardens and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, an award winning health and well-being program and a fantastic team culture. We offer continuous learning and career development and let’s not forget about the Meerkat enclosure!

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and all members of the LGBTQI community.

Make a change for the good. Come and work at the Royal Children’s Hospital.