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 Bone Densitometrist

Join the medical imaging team at Flinders Medical Centre as a part-time Bone Densitometrist on a fixed-term contract through to February 2027, delivering high-quality DXA scanning services within one of South Australia's leading tertiary hospitals. Working within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, you will play a meaningful role in supporting clinical teams to diagnose and manage osteoporosis and related conditions for patients across the southern Adelaide community.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Manager, this role is responsible for assisting in the provision of an effective and efficient Bone Density service by acquiring and processing the bone density scans in a timely manner and performing routine quality control scans. 

Duties for the role will include:

• Deliver high-quality bone density services to inpatient and outpatient clients,
• Encourage and foster a positive culture and safe working environment,
• Communicates views and concerns in a constructive manner,
• Continuously improving Bone Density Service,
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service

About you:

• A Degree in Medical Radiation or a qualification that is recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Bone Mineral Society, which permits the holder to undertake the Bone Densitometry Clinical Accreditation training course,
• Excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to communicate clearly and affectively with a range of people from different backgrounds, particularly elderly citizens,
• Ability to work with minimal supervision,
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team and positively interact and work with all levels of departmental and organisational staff,
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative to achieve the desired bone densitometry scan outcome,
• Experience in the practical day-to-day operation of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometers,
• Experience in performing scans and operating a Lunar Prodigy densitometer,
• Experience in performing and processing a range of bone densitometry scans required for the routine evaluation of bone density and for research purposes

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Melina Monsoor, Administration Manager, Endocrine Department, (08) 7425 8462, Melina.Monsoor@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 6 September 2026

Attachments:

• M62498 Bone Densitometrist- Role Description
• M54815 Bone Densitometrist- Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 949110