Position Description
Central Gippsland Health Service
Service: Medical Imaging
Position Title: Sonographer/Radiographer
Classification level:
Reports to: Manager, Medical Imaging
The Service:
The structure:
Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is the
major provider of health and residential aged
care services in Wellington Shire, covering
virtually the entire municipality with the
exception of Yarram and district.
CGHS Acute Care Division provides acute care
as part of an integrated service delivery model
across Wellington Shire and beyond. The
service provides 74 acute beds across three
campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include General Surgical plus
specialties such as Orthopaedics, Urology, Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat, Gynaecology, General
Medical with specialty supports for
Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Cardiac and
Critical Care Services, Obstetrics (including
Domiciliary Midwifery and Antenatal PreAdmission Services), Level 2 Neonatal Nursery,
and Paediatrics. Acute Services also
incorporates HITH.
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.
Chief Executive
Officer
Manager, Medical
Imaging
Sonographer/Radiographer
Decision making / delegation
The position is operational level reporting to the Manager, Medical Imaging who is a middle manager
with sufficient delegation to enable the effective and efficient administration and management of
the department.
The work context:
The Sonographer/Radiographer operates in a complex environment characterized by a need:
 To work as part of a large multidisciplinary team that provides services across a broad range of
acute, emergency, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, palliative, primary health and
community support services.
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 To balance competing priorities and work demands and to identify and respond appropriately to
critical and urgent clinical needs.
 To support the management team in appropriately prioritising patient need and to operate
efficiently and effectively with a view to meeting community needs and providing a financially
sustainable service.
 To understand and operate in a work environment driven by the need to meet clinical quality
and safety guidelines.
 To work closely and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
 To participate in the Sonographer/Radiographer On Call Roster as required.
The purpose of the position:
Provide effective ultrasound and radiography services for patients/clients of the medical imaging
department of Central Gippsland Health Service
The key responsibilities of the role:
Responsibilities include:
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Provide medical imaging services consistent with your qualifications, capability and service
To be a part of the medical imaging on call roster as required
Meet continuing professional development criteria for as required for a radiographer and
sonographer
Support a culture of excellence, ethical conduct, and inter-disciplinary collaboration
Support the Manager, Medical Imaging with the implementation of CGHS policies and
procedures as they relate to medical imaging services.
Ensure the Manager, Medical Imaging is informed of any practices that may inhibit the delivery
of a high standard of patient/client care
Actively participate in quality activities and accreditation processes in accordance with
standard 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
Contribute extensively to the development of an annual capability development plan designed
to support you to:
o achieve your personal goals and objectives;
o live ethically within your personal value system; and
o 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:
o Fire Safety
o Manual Handling / Back Care
o Minimal/No Lift (As appropriate)
o CPR (As appropriate)
o Infection Control – as it relates to the employees designated work role
o Others
Typical work schedule:
minimum 24 hours per week
Relationship to Strategic Plan:
Key Issue / Strategy
Level of responsibility
Population health planning
Support the development of evidence and policy
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Workforce Capability
Acute Services Sustainability
Sustainability of Specialist Medical
Services
Care coordination
Koori wellbeing
Cultural and linguistic diversity(CALD)
HACC Competitiveness
Business Units – Medical Imaging
Business Units – Linen Service
Building Infrastructure
Junior Medical Staff Accommodation
Energy Efficiency
informed case studies based reflecting our burden of
disease of social-demographic characteristics. Translate
relevant recommendations of the needs assessment into
service delivery plans for medical imaging services
Supports Implementation of CGHS’s comprehensive
Workforce Capability Framework within the department
and support the implementation and of the framework
across the organisation. Contribute extensively to the
development of your capability development plan on a
regular basis
Support care coordination and clincial pathway
development as our two key strategies to improve acute
service efficiency
Support the retention of onsite radiology services at CGHS
Support the care coordination project and the
implementation of project outcomes as they relate to the
medical imaging services
Support our endeavours to close the GAP between
indigenous and non indigenous health and in particular
provide a supportive environment for indigenous people
requiring medical imaging services and support affirmative
action with regard to providing employment for
indigenous people at CGHS
Support the implementation of our cultural diversity plan
and in particular provide a supportive environment and
practical supports for CALD people requiring medical
imaging services.
No specify role
Support the ongoing development and effective
functioning of the medical imaging service.
No specify role
Support Medical Imaging infrastructure upgrades in both
procurement and imaging expertise.
No specify role
Support CGHS endeavours to reduce energy utilisation
and reduce our environmental footprint.
Qualifications:
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Hold, or be eligible for Registration as a Medical Imaging Practitioner with the Medical Radiation
Practitioners Board of Victoria.
Post graduate Qualification in Ultrasonography or equivalent
Unrestricted Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry Registration
Nuchal Translucency Accreditation advantageous
Eligible for Australian Institute of Radiology membership
Required experience / other
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 work health service’s priorities
 Applies creative approaches to issues and problems.
 Shows judgement, intelligence and commonsense.
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ACHIEVES RESULTS
 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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Facilitates the effective use of computers and software applications
Supports an environment where workplace safety receives a very high priority.
Supports new and different approaches and solutions that will improve safety and reduce risks.
Demonstrates a commitment to on-going professional and capability development consistent
with the CGHS Workforce Capability Framework.
Medical imaging
 Demonstrates a thorough knowledge/understanding of the key theoretical concepts
underpinning radiography/sonography.
 Measures clinical situations, determining the key issues and delivering a timely and quality
outcome.
 Establish and maintain appropriate collaborative relationships with colleagues and members of
the multidisciplinary team.
 Facilitates effectively and autonomously as a responsible practitioner.
 Facilitates professional behaviour and supports medical imaging staff to comply with relevant
legislation and common law and fulfil their duty of care..
 Supports an environment that respects patient rights.
 Supports an environment and capability within the unit that enables staff to respond
appropriately in culturally sensitive situations.
 Supports an environment where interpersonal relationships with patients and others are
effectively encouraged.
 Demonstrates proficiency with diagnosis acumen within the sonographer and radiographer
discipline.
 Proficiency in administration of business operations and the making of any decisions to meet the
goals of the organisation or the goals of the sonographic/radiographic examination.
Care Coordination
 Understands 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
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
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your service
Understands and supports role of care coordinator 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
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