Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 4 - CT
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 4 - CT
Ongoing, Full-Time Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic senior medical imaging technologist to join our team as the Medical Imaging Technologist - CT with an ongoing Grade 4 full time position available. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the leadership team supporting the Chief MIT to oversee the safe clinical operations relating to CT.
The CT service operates over two campuses (Parkville and East Melbourne) performing approximately 16,000 CT scans per year.
The position is accountable for the development and delivery of high-quality specialist oncology CT services (Parkville and East Melbourne) and provides leadership through evidence based clinical practice, research and service development consistent with the strategic goals of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Requirements of the Role
Essential
•A minimum of ten years’ experience in an area relevant to the position
•Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and management in a multidisciplinary setting
•AHPRA registration
•Victorian DHHS Radiation Use licence,
•Police check and WWCC
Desirable
•Great communication and teamwork skills.
•Ability to oversee a busy CT area, and able to prioritize acute workload
•To use high end state of the art CT scanners to provide optimal imaging for each individual patient.
•Provide guidance in research topics in CT Imaging
•Lead by example
•Maintain high quality assurance within the CT department
If you are an experienced medical imaging technologist with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, please submit your resume and cover letter today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Remuneration as per Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 - Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 4 Year 1 (AF31) $126,079.20 per annum (full-time equivalent) to Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 4 Year 4 (AF34) $138,928.40 per annum (full-time equivalent) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position profile or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Tony Mulcahy
Contact Number: 03 855 95571
Email: tony.mulcahy@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 16 June 2025.
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Position Summary
The Medical Imaging Technologist - CT is responsible for organizing the CT area, including staffing, teaching and coordinating workflow. The Medical Imaging Technologist - CT should be kept up to date in the relevant changes in CT technology and advances in CT imaging. The Medical Imaging Technologist - CT reports to the Chief MIT and the Director of Cancer Imaging.
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
Medical Imaging Technologist Grade 4
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
| Internal | •Operations Director - Cancer Imaging •Director of Cancer Imaging •Clinical Leadership Team (Grade 4 MITs) •All Cancer Imaging staff •Cancer Imaging modality leads •Clinical referrers •Related research staff •Finance and other administrative and/or service areas |
| External | •Department of Health •University and Academic partners •VCCC partners •Professional Bodies •Clinical referrers •Technology/equipment suppliers •Regulatory authorities |
Skills
| Essential Requirements | •Recognised tertiary qualification in Medical Imaging Technology •Current AHPRA registration •Be able to perform complex CT examinations for oncology-based referrals •Be able to keep up with the latest technology and protocols to stay at world’s best imaging practice •Keep up with the latest trends in CT development and technology •Be able to communicate within your team and other stakeholders •Commitment to continuous quality improvement, ongoing education, training, research and customer focus •Pay attention to Quality performance in this area •Work in collaboration with Medical Physicists in calibrating doses and making sure the ALARA principle is utilised in Pater Mac Cancer Imaging protocols. |
| Desirable Requirements | •Post graduate qualification in hospital / management / administration related field ( or completing) •Active member of relevant professional bodies •Understanding of the current position of Peter Mac, including planned future directions |
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 1.Provides management and leadership to the MIT team | •Demonstrates Peter Mac values, being a role model for living the values •Contributes to the leadership of the department through the facilitation of strategic planning, development and implementation of strategic and operational priorities •Collaborates with the Operations Director - Cancer Imaging, to achieve key operational goals, monitoring of performance and the effective financial management •Works closely with the Director of Cancer Imaging and Operations Director andndash Cancer Imaging to develop business cases for new or replacement equipment and services, and actively participate in the tender process, when appropriate •Represents the department in interaction with other hospital departments and external agencies •Relationships with key stakeholders are developed and opportunities for collaboration actively pursued •Collaborates with key partners contributing to the reputation and effectiveness of Cancer Imaging at Peter Mac •Evidence of involvement on external committees, external appointments, external multi-disciplinary clinics/teams andamp external presentations |
| 2.Provides service planning, provision, and evaluation | •Responsible for the delivery of high quality and accessible diagnostic and therapeutic medical imaging services that meet the needs of referrers and patients and achieves budget objectives •Meets all policy and documentation requirements for the department and ensures that these are reviewed annually or as required •Formulates, develops and evaluates policy with reference to MIT service delivery •Together with Clinical Leadership Team, ensures that service design meets demand •Brings innovative ideas to service planning and redesign •Develops and monitors a suite of MIT operational and business performance measures to evaluate the performance of the department •Ensures NATA Accreditation standards of practice are achieved for all aspects of service delivery under the control of MITs •Ensures access times are monitored, and managed appropriately |
| 3.Manage people, financial and equipment resources and day-to-day operational matters | •Develops and manages annual budget according to organisational guidelines •Implements relevant HPV tender to meet clinical needs •Demonstrates understanding of department finances and identifies, consults and manages emerging issues in a timely way •Operates within allocated budget •Allocates resources according to the needs of the service •Oversees administrative matters as required (eg timesheets, annual leave, ADOs, conference/study leave, supplies, equipment) •Complies with organisational financial requirements which includes targets for activity and revenue •Actively explores avenues for additional funding to promote growth and activity within the department •Develops, as appropriate, business cases for internal and / or external funding of service redesign •Facilitates recruitment and retention of high performing MITs •Ensures MIT staff are appropriately credentialed, and regularly monitored for compliance with scope of practice •Ensures MIT staff participate in performance reviews and practice improvement activities •Actively manages and supports staff performance and conduct •Holds regular MIT meetings |
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| 4.Provides leadership of quality improvement and research initiatives within the department | •Develops, monitors and reports relevant clinical performance indicators •Leads the development of the annual Quality Improvement Plan in partnership with Clinical Leadership Team •Reports department activity at regular meetings with Operations Director - Cancer Imaging and at other times, as required •Progresses teaching and research activities, including coordination, supervision and instruction as required •Participates in scientific and clinical research activities in line with the operational requirements of the department •Participates in clinical review, audits, analysis and evaluation of research protocols and in quality improvement programs |
| 5.Ensures safe and high-quality practice | •Ensures risks are identified, and notified, according to hospital policy •Ensures the Director of Cancer Imaging and Operations Director andndash Cancer Imaging are informed of important developments, risks and issues •Develops a robust and comprehensive clinical audit program, with quality and safety measures regularly monitored and appropriately reported •Ensures, as far as practicable, the provision of a safe working environment in consultation with staff under their supervision •Supports the delivery of safe patient care, including identifying, facilitating and participating in continuous safety and quality improvement activities, and ensuring services and practices align with the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and other recognised health standards. |
| 6.Provides clinical leadership where appropriate | •Provides and delivers clinical leadership where appropriate •Provides oversight of department clinical functions in conjunction with clinical leadership team to deliver efficient and effective clinical services |
| 7.Coordinate education and professional development across the department | •Develops capacity, and ensures capability exists, for student placements within the MIT team •Takes an oversight/leadership role in the coordination of student placements •Establishes appropriate links with relevant universities •Undertakes training relevant to management and leadership role •Works together with Cancer Imaging colleagues to optimise education for all staff of Peter Mac in the area of Medical Imaging •Ensures all staff undertake ongoing training and development |
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.