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. Prompt Doc No: <#doc_num> v<#ver_num> TemplateW v002 Approval Date: <#issue_date> Page 1 of 5 Review & Update by: <#next_review_date> UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED 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: 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 Prompt Doc No: <#doc_num> v<#ver_num> TemplateW v002 Approval Date: <#issue_date> Page 2 of 5 Review & Update by: <#next_review_date> UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED 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: 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. Prompt Doc No: <#doc_num> v<#ver_num> TemplateW v002 Approval Date: <#issue_date> Page 3 of 5 Review & Update by: <#next_review_date> UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED 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 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 Prompt Doc No: <#doc_num> v<#ver_num> TemplateW v002 Approval Date: <#issue_date> Page 4 of 5 Review & Update by: <#next_review_date> UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED 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 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: ______________________________________________________ Prompt Doc No: <#doc_num> v<#ver_num> TemplateW v002 Approval Date: <#issue_date> Page 5 of 5 Review & Update by: <#next_review_date> UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED