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Sonographer (Trainee) - Medical Imaging
Mackay Base Hosptial
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP1 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/560750 |
| Closing date | 12-May-2024 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Celia O'Meara |
| Contact details | 07 4885 5257 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Medical Imaging Department at the Mackay Base Hospital are seeking applications for a Sonographer (Trainee) to join their team on a casual basis.
How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
The Sonographer - Trainee role performs a range of clinical support activities and on the job skills development while engaged in formal full-time tertiary studies necessary to acquire the relevant entry level qualification (mandatory) for employment as a Health Practitioner in Queensland.
Students are employed casually to accommodate the commitments required by their studies while gaining pre-registration exposure to the workplace. Students contribute to Medical Imaging service delivery model within the Mackay Base Hospital under the delegation and practice supervision of a Radiographer in the provision of effective patient care.
This role does not offer training to complete an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in sonography. This is a casual role for a student currently enrolled in a sonography qualification to work at MBH outside of their academic and clinical placements. There may be opportunity for the successful applicants to perform US studies within their scope as their knowledge and skills develop, but this is at the discretion of the US team leader and Chief Radiographer. These opportunities will be supplemental to the clinical placements required by the student's university.
About the Team
Our Medical Imaging Service is based at the Mackay Base Hospital and provides patient centred Medical Imaging services, seven days a week.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Role Description (PDF, 1.09MB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
