Position Description
Central Gippsland Health Service
Service: Medical Imaging
Position Title: MRI Supervisor
Classification level: Health and Allied
Reports to: Manager-Medical Imaging
Award
The Service:
The structure:
Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is a
subregional health service and the major
provider of health and aged care services in the
Wellington Shire. We serve an immediate
population of approximately 42,000 in Central
Gippsland, and reach a wider community in East
Gippsland and parts of South Gippsland in terms
of more specialised services such as perinatal
services, critical care and surgery.
CGHS is unusual being both a sub-regional and
an integrated health service, providing a broad
range of primary, secondary and tertiary
services, including a comprehensive range of
HACC services, through to adult intensive,
coronary care and level 2 neonatal care.
Acute services include a full time emergency
department, critical care unit, neonatal critical
care unit, operating theatres, day procedure
unit, and oncology and dialysis services in
addition to general medical and surgical
services and subacute services including
rehabilitation.
ManagerMedical Imaging
MRI Supervisor
MRI Radiographer
CGHS Medical Imaging Department provides
a wide range of imaging services including,
general x-ray, ultrasound, bone density
scanning, CT and nuclear medicine. MRI is also
provided onsite 2 days per week via a mobile
service. The department is very well equipped
and boasts a 64 Slice CT scanner and a new
gamma camera.
CGHS also operates medical imaging services
at Yarram and Fulham Correctional Centre.
The medical imaging unit earns over $4M in
revenue per annum and is an important
business unit within the health service.
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Decision making / delegation
This position is at supervisor level and will have input into planning and decision making processes as part
of the service team. The position reports to (Manager-Medical Imaging) who holds a delegated authority
to the level of Department Head/Manager in accordance with “CGHS Instrument of Delegation”.
The work context:
The MRI Supervisor works in a multi-disciplinary team environment that requires the incumbent to interact
effectively within Medical Imaging and more broadly with staff from other departments in the health
services, external health professionals and agencies.
The purpose of the position:
Provide and interpret a range of Magnetic Resonance Imaging examinations for diagnosis and
management of medical conditions for patients/clients of the Medical Imaging department of Central
Gippsland Health Service and optimizing diagnostic quality whilst maintaining radiation safety.
This will occur within the principles of care coordination, where patients/clients/residents have access to a
highly coordinated health care and community support system.
The key responsibilities of the role:
Responsibilities include: Specific Responsibilities
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Supervise effective day to day running of the Medical Imaging MRI Department.
Create and update MRI procedures as required.
Liaise with both Radiologists and Manager to produce effective Protocols for Clear, accurate and
safe Imaging
Manage resource acquisition and distribution of stock ordering
Report activities which inhibit effective operations of the Medical Imaging MRI Department to the
Manager, Medical Imaging in a timely manner
Support recruitment activities, supporting budget development and financial management, in
collaboration with the Manager.
Oversee and participate in the training of Medical Imaging staff and Students with respect to MRI
scanning and safety.
Lead a culture of excellence, ethical conduct and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
Promote excellence in customer service
Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate integrated personcentred care coordination leading to timely and effective client service provision.
Provide advocacy for clients/patients in regard to their identified goals.
Participate and provide a leadership role in relevant team meetings.
Facilities management – maximise the use of the physical spaces.
Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of strategic relationships with other departments,
other professionals and agencies.
Oversee and provide clear and concise documentation related to service delivery and
management.
Support data integrity which enables compliance with guidelines and relevant accountability
requirements including statistical data collection requirements.
Utilise the relevant range of information and communication technologies that support service
delivery.
Provide support and facilitation of learning opportunities to undergraduate students from all disciplines
Generic Responsibilities
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Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate integrated
person-centred care leading to timely and effective client experience.
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Actively participate in quality activities and accreditation processes in accordance with standard
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practice.
Manage OH&S consistent with overall OH&S programs, policies and procedures within CGHS and
also: look after your own health; look out for the health and safety of others in the workplace;
follow safe work practices; report hazards and injuries; participate in agency health promotion
initiatives and support healthy lifestyle choices for staff
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Contribute extensively to the development of an annual capability development plan designed
to support you to:
 achieve your personal goals and objectives;
 live ethically within your personal value system; and
 enthusiastically support CGHS to achieve our strategic and service delivery goals and
objectives
Support patient, client and community participation in decisions in all aspects of the service
Work within agency policies, procedures and code of conduct
Participate in mandatory education as it relates to your specific roles and responsibilities. This may
include:
 Fire Safety
 Manual Handling / Back Care
 Minimal/No Lift (As appropriate)
 CPR (As appropriate)
 Infection Control – as it relates to the employees designated work role
 Others
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Typical work schedule:
Monday to Friday, Minimum 24 hours per week .
Qualifications:
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Hold a recognised undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a recognised Medical Imaging
qualification from a recognised Educational Institution.
Hold, or be eligible for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia.
Hold, or be eligible for Radiation User Licence with the Victorian Department of Health
Hold, or be Eligible for Australian Institute Radiography(AIR) membership
Required experience / other (not covered by leadership and technical capabilities)
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Have at least five years’ experience in Medical Imaging.
Have at least two years full time equivalent experience in MRI.
Experienced in customer service and person centered care.
Experience in providing timely response to client and patient demands.
Leadership Capabilities
THINKS CREATIVELY AND SOLVES PROBLEMS EFFECTIVELY
 Understands the work area’s direction and how it delivers its service
 Links own work to the health service’s work priorities
 Applies creative approaches to issues and problems.
 Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense.
ACHIEVES RESULTS
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Responds to client needs and organizes resources
Shares expertise and uses technology effectively
Adapts to and implements change
Delivers on intended results.
DEMONSTRATES PERSONAL DRIVE AND INTEGRITY
 Demonstrates professionalism and acts ethically
 Engages with risk and shows personal courage and resilience
 Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work
 Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.
COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY
 Communicates clearly
 Listens, understands and adapts to the audience
 Negotiates effectively.
WORKS PRODUCTIVELY WITH OTHERS
 Builds internal and external relationships
 Values individual differences and diversity
 Works co-operatively
 Guides people
Technical Capabilities
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Specific Capabilities
(Mapped to: Australian Institute of Radiography Competency Based Standards 2009)
 Knowledge and Understanding
Key Knowledge Concepts - Demonstrates broad and thorough knowledge/understanding of
the key theoretical concepts underpinning radiography
 Demonstrates a broad and thorough knowledge of the science of Radiography
 Demonstrates a broad and current knowledge of information technology as it
relates to Radiography
 Demonstrates a knowledge of research as it relates to Radiography
Clinical Skills and Practice - Demonstrates a knowledge of the scope of practice
underpinning radiography
 Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the principles of Radiography and their
clinical application.
 Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Radiography procedures and their
application to patient welfare
 Demonstrates a thorough knowledge/understanding of Radiography procedures
to participate with other members of the health care team in decision making
 Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of information management and
confidentiality
 Demonstrates knowledge of the scope of practice of the multidisciplinary team
and the role of the Radiographer within the team
Critical Thinking and Evaluation
 Formulation and Delivery - Assesses clinical situations, determines key issues and
delivers a timely and quality outcome
 Evaluates the appropriateness of patient and clinical information
Clinical Skills - Analyses and responds to problems related to patient treatment and care
 Applies knowledge and experience to solve problems and ensures care is
delivered to achieve best practice
 Applies reasoning and problem solving skills to determine appropriate clinical
decisions
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Analyse, Synthesise, Prioritise - Analyses and responds to problems of operation and
management
 Identifies situations requiring problem solving and apply a systematic and logical
approach
 Initiates resolution of problems to ensure prescribed protocols are maintained
 Prioritise issues for management of time and resources
Research & Innovation - Initiates and evaluates research outcomes and incorporates into
evidence based practice where relevant
 Applies research and evaluation findings to evidence based practice
Evaluation & Quality Assurance - Evaluates and implements processes and procedures for
ensuring quality outcomes
 Ensures all services and interventions are provided in accordance with definitive
protocols and standards of practice
 Analyses and documents issues related to reportable incidents with
recommendations for future corrective actions
Professional and Ethical Practice
Autonomy & Accountability - Operates effectively as an autonomous and responsible
practitioner by assuming responsibility for their own actions
 Assumes responsibility for own actions
 Makes independent professional decisions within their scope of practice
 Responds to and recognises own abilities and level of professional competence
 Maintains effective communication
Scope of Practice - Guided in action by their own and others’ Scope of Practice
 Recognises and operates within own scope of practice
 Consults with other health care professionals when issues are beyond own scope of
practice
Professional Relationships – Establishes and maintains appropriate collaborative relationships
with colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team
 Demonstrates ability to work effectively within the organisation
 Advises members of the multidisciplinary team about individual patient needs and
know when to make appropriate referrals
 Demonstrates respect for colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary
team
 Participates with other members of the health care team in decision making
Patient Advocacy - Acts to ensure the patients welfare and rights are appropriately
respected
 Practices in accordance with the AIR Guidelines of Professional Conduct
 Acts to ensure the rights of the individuals are not compromised
Legal Framework - Acts to preserve the safety of individuals and groups at all times
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of radiation safety to a level that supports safe
practice in Radiography
 Acts to minimise risk of infection
 Practices within the framework of accepted policies and procedures
 Reports incidents
 Quality Management – Management of quality issues relating to effective practice
 Makes reasoned decisions to initiate, continue, modify or cease treatment or the
use of techniques or procedures, and communicate the decisions and reasoning
appropriately
Care and Clinical Management
 Patient Welfare - Fulfils the duty of care in clinical practice
 Acts to ensure individual rights are not compromised
 Demonstrates duty of care in patient management
 Empathy - Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with
patients and others.
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 Cultural Sensitivity - Responds appropriately in culturally sensitive situations
 Acts in ways that demonstrate respect for the values, customs, spiritual beliefs and
practices of individuals
Clinical Management – Demonstrates effective clinical management of individuals
 Identifies individual patient’s health issues and refer to appropriate professional
groups within the multidisciplinary team
 Assesses the individual’s condition and appropriateness for the prescribed
procedure
Life Long Learning
 Professional Development – Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional
development
 Mentoring/Teaching – Participates in guiding the learning of others
 Participates in education of students and graduates undertaking supervised
clinical practice
 Contributes to learning experiences and professional development of others
 Conducts evidence based practice, evaluate practice systematically and
participate in audit processes
Provide quality customer service (mapped to CEUCORO3A)
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Observes and communicates in a polite, professional and friendly manner using appropriate
language, tone and non-verbal cues
Shows sensitivity to cultural and social differences
Uses active listening and questioning to facilitate effective two-way communications
Meets all reasonable needs and requests of customers within organisational guidelines and
timeframes
Identifies and takes all opportunities to enhance the quality of service
Identifies potential and existing conflicts and seeks solutions.
Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff (mapped to BSBHRM405A)
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Plan for and assist in the recruitment process
Support selection process
Support the induction of the successful candidate
Manages people performance (mapped to BMGT502B)
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Allocates work effectively which includes effective coordination of the roster
Assesses performance and provides constructive feedback
Manages follow up
Ensure team effectiveness (mapped to BSBWOR502B)
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Support team members in meeting expected performance outcomes
Facilitate teamwork: Encourage team members and individuals to participate in and to take
responsibility for team activities, including communication processes Support the team in
identifying and resolving work performance problems
Generic Capabilities
Care Coordination
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Understand the general concepts of an ageing population, chronic disease, ambulatory care
sensitive conditions, and response from the health and aged care sector
Has knowledge of general concepts of care coordination, multidisciplinary teams and
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interdisciplinary processes
Understands general care coordination processes as they relate to your care setting
Understands and supports intake role and streamlined service booking systems with regard to your
service
Understands and supports person centered care as it applies to patient/client determined goals,
assessment , care planning and multidisciplinary service delivery planning
Effectively accesses service directory to provide information and access service for people
Understands concepts of and provides targeted health promotion and health coaching for
clients/patients
Completes or contributes to the completion of the initial needs identification/assessment and
other relevant tools
Continuous Improvement (mapped to: BSBFLM309C)
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Continuously looks for and contributes to continuous improvement opportunities.
Understands and effectively uses CGHS “Riskman Q” quality improvement system.
Contribute to OHS Processes and Workplace Safety (mapped to: HLTOHS300B)
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Understand the importance of, and work in accordance with OHS legislation, standards and
codes of practice.
Maintains CGHS OH&S system within responsibility areas.
Maintains procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risk, including using
“Riskman”, incident reporting and risk management system.
Maintains a quality OH&S management system.
Communicate effectively about safe work practices within your service team environment.
Contribute and evaluate risk control activities within your service area.
Implement emergency response procedures within the scope of your training and competence.
Digital Literacy Skill Set (mapped to ICASS00018)
 Effectively operates a personal computer
Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development (mapped to: BSBWOR301A)
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Commits to on-going professional and capability development consistent with the CGHS
Workforce Capability Framework.
Access, complete and record your professional development opportunities.
Ensure that you have read the Strategic Plan for CGHS and participate in the development of a
workforce capable of meeting the services delivery and strategic goals and objectives.
Facilitate Responsible Behaviour (mapped to: CHCCS401B)
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Effectively demonstrated behavior in accordance with CGHS policies and procedures in relation
to role responsibilities, inclusive of organizational requirements, for example:
 Access, Use and Disclosure of Information
 Equal Opportunity
 Whistleblowers Protection
 Dispute Resolution – Grievance Procedure
 Workplace Bullying and Harassment
 The Privacy Principles
 Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees
Manage your own behavior in a way which enables sustained performance and an appropriate
work/life balance.
Actively supports CGHS organizational culture through role modeling CGHS organisational values.
Develops a workplace learning environment (mapped to BSBLED501A)
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Creates learning opportunities
Facilitates and promotes learning
Provides support and supervision to relevant staff
Service Excellence (mapped to: CHCCS311C & HLTCSD201C)
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Shown knowledge and commitment to excellent customer service.
Achieves high levels of service excellence.
Communicates and Works Effectively within the Health Environment (mapped to: HLTHIR301B)
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Expressed an understanding of what is expected in relation to written and verbal communication
within the work area and ensures communications contain necessary information to achieve their
purpose.
Showed professional empathy.
Perform and Comply with Mandatory Competencies as relates to your Role Responsibilities, which may
include:
 Fire Safety (mapped to: FPICOR2204B)
 Manual Handling/Back care (mapped to: HLTHSE204C)
 Minimal/No Lift (mapped to: HLTHSE204C)
 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (mapped to: HLTCPR201B)
 Infection Control (mapped to HLTIN301C)
 Other
I confirm that I have read and understand the above information and that this
document forms part of my contract of employment.
Employee’s Name: ________________________________________
Employee’s Signature: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________
Director’s signature: ________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________
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