Nuclear Medicine Technologist G1

• Make an impact providing diagnostic imaging whilst optimising patient care at all times
• Full time permanent opportunity, we welcome applications from new graduates

• Heidelberg location at Austin Hospital, with multiple public transport options available
• Base salary range $67,849 – $82,539 (dependent on experience) + generous salary packaging + super + monthly Accrued Days Off

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Molecular Imaging and Therapy Department

The Molecular Imaging and Therapy Department operates at both the Austin and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals and has four core service components, Nuclear Medicine imaging, Radionuclide therapy, Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Bone Densitometry.

About the role

As a Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, PET, and BMD, you will provide diagnostic imaging, radionuclide therapy and laboratory services to patients while optimising patient care at all times, and practicing safe administration of radioactivity in a clinical setting.

You will have the opportunity to be part of the senior team that contributes to discussions on  clinical operations, staff development, research projects and accreditation efforts. You will also play a significant role in the department’s Oncology and Neuroscience Program, as well as possible opportunities to train in Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) administration, and contribute to the Quality Management Framework within the department.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Laboratory work including, radiopharmaceutical preparation, haematological and radioimmunoassay
• Participation in the provision of clinical PET scans, including imaging patients in radiation therapy planning position and triaging of PET referrals
• Scintigraphic procedures
• Oncology and Neurology research scans
• Therapeutic procedures

About you

You will be someone who enjoys continuing professional development, undertaking project work and participating in professional conferences, seminars and workshops. You’ll have excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to be flexible in your approach to work.  

You’ll further bring with you:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) in Nuclear Medicine Technology or accepted equivalent, or be set to complete your degree and clinical training by July 2024
• Accreditation by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine by July 2024
• Registration with AHPRA as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or be eligible for full registration by July 2024
• A current and valid Use Licence issued by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, or the ability to obtain one by July 2024

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program

• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Inclusion at Austin Health  

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.  

Work with us!  

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Kunthi Pathmaraj, kunthi.pathmaraj@austin.org.au, 94965712

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 26th June 2024