Allied Health Assistant - Cairns

Make the move. Make a difference.

Support recovery at every step.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to join a dynamic multidisciplinary Medical Imaging team, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services across a broad range of imaging modalities. Working alongside Radiographers, Sonographers, Nurses, Radiologists and other healthcare professionals, you will play an integral role in ensuring patients receive safe, efficient and compassionate care.

About us: 

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) Medical Imaging is a progressive and expanding service delivering comprehensive diagnostic and interventional imaging across Far North Queensland. Supported by advanced technology, a skilled multidisciplinary workforce, and a commitment to innovation, the service provides high-quality, patient-centred care across tertiary, acute, emergency, and rural healthcare settings.

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About your role:

In this position you will…..

• Support staff to enhance patient flow and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with the distribution of consumable stock within the department.
• Assist staff in the management, care, and support of patients.
• Use of information systems and digital tools, such as RIS, PACS and CARPs (or like transfer system) to maintain patient flow.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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