Radiographer, Sweden (Linköping and Norrköping)

Region Östergötland is the main health care provider in Östergötland county with approximately 14000 employees, 11600 of which in healthcare.

Three hospitals and 43 primary care centres are available for the general population, as well as 40 public dental clinics. The university hospital in Linköping serves the south-eastern part of Sweden with 1.2 million inhabitants.

Our mission is to provide excellent care to all our inhabitants. We collaborate closely with Linköping University, one of Sweden´s leading research institutes in healthcare, life science and education. Both Region Östergötland and Linköping University are top ranking in the national level of education and as providers of health care. Our departments offer good opportunities for your professional development.

The region offers a broad range of leisure activities with a stunning countryside, rivers, lakes and the Baltic Sea, as well as a rich cultural life. Here you find direct connections to the cities of Stockholm, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, and four international airports within one hour of travel.

Job description
We are recruiting diagnostic radiology nurses/radiographers to our two hospitals in the neighbouring cities of Norrköping and Linköping.

As a radiology nurse/radiographer, you have the opportunity to work with diagnostic and interventional patient examinations using conventional radiology, computerised tomography, ultrasound and magnet resonance tomography.
We also provide nuclear medicine services, mammography and dental radiology. Our Region’s extensive radiology equipment is top of the range and includes a photon counting computed tomography.

As a radiology nurse/radiographer in Region Östergötland you are responsible for patient imaging and patient care whilst the patient is in the radiology department. You supervise and educate new employees and students. You help us develop our radiology service.

We provide a 24 hour acute radiology service as well as non-acute radiology. We provide general radiology and sub-specialised radiology.

We are committed to a flexible working life with many shift options. The working environment in Sweden compares favourably with many other countries. Employees within Region Östergötland are provided with an individual yearly budget to promote healthy living, excellent pension, ample opportunity for paid vocational training and the opportunity to pursue research.

Requirements
Registered license within the EU/EEA for diagnostic radiology as radiology nurse or radiographer.
Basic computer skills
English and Swedish language skills.

Personal characteristics
You have a positive attitude, a good cooperative ability and can handle different situations in a constructive way.
You have ability to make quick, accurate decisions on a daily basis.
You enjoy working in teams with different professions and have excellent communication and listening skills.
You handle stressful situations well.

Terms of employment
Before moving to Sweden you need to reach a certain level in the Swedish language and have your medical training recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare https://legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se/en/licence-application/.

The employment will start with a trial period, combined with further language studies. If the trial period will be proved satisfactory and you demonstrate required skills recognized by the County Council of Östergötland, it will automatically turn into a permanent employment.

All contracts follow local and national collective agreements. Salary is set individually depending on your qualification and experience.

Support during recruitment process
You will receive continuous information and support from the International Office in Region Östergötland, regarding relocation, establishment and language education.

If you are an EU/EEA citizen you may be eligible for support from EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme, an EU mobility scheme with the aim to increase mobility of workers and match those to employers with shortages in EU.  https://arbetsformedlingen.se/other-languages/english-engelska/eures-targeted-mobility-scheme

You are welcome to read more about your employee benefits https://www.regionostergotland.se/ro/jobb-och-utbildning/dina-formaner.

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