Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ASMIRT; Darwin; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual recreation leave

Christmas closedown leave

Personal leave

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Career development & study support

Job summary

ASMIRT is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Royal Darwin Hospital in Darwin. This full-time role involves hands-on training in SPECT/CT and PET procedures, with responsibilities in radiopharmaceutical production and quality control.

You will work with a team of medical professionals using modern equipment, develop experience in PET, SPECT/CT, and radiopharmaceutical processes, and participate in ongoing professional development within the Medical Imaging department.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine).
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in professional practice and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Hands-on training in SPECT/CT and PET nuclear medicine procedures.
• Perform nuclear medicine procedures in the Molecular Imaging Department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with patients

Education

Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)

Job description

Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $86,482 - $110,012

(including salary $73,100 - $93,041)

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $113,101 - $134,507

(including salary $95,697 - $114,104)

Royal Darwin Hospital, Medical Imaging

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Career opportunities available for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and recent graduates.

NT Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will assist in the production and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals and receive hands‑on training in single photon nuclear medicine, Positron Emission Tomography, and performing all aspects of nuclear medicine procedures in the Molecular Imaging Department of the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH).

Working with a team of medical professionals and modern equipment, you will develop sound knowledge and experience in Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography nuclear medicine (SPECT/CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and radiopharmaceutical production and quality control involving the cyclotron.

To be successful you require tertiary qualifications in Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine), which allows eligibility for registration as a Nuclear Medicine Practitioner with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. A drive to develop experience performing general nuclear medicine and PET procedures and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

You should also demonstrate interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for professional practice, and interest in further training within the medical imaging team.

We understand the challenges in the Territory’s health and community care are unlike anywhere else, but so are the opportunities. You will receive:

• A competitive salary package inclusive of 12% superannuation
• 6 weeks of annual recreation leave + 3 days Christmas closedown leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Flexible work agreements
• Real career development opportunities and supported study

A move to the Northern Territory offers an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore picturesque landscapes, enjoy outdoor activities and an amazing tropical climate with an array of food, arts and culture. The Territory is a rich melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it an easy place to live, work and make new friends.

Australian Society of Medical
Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation
Therapy acknowledges the diverse Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples of Australia as the traditional owners
of the lands upon which we and our members operate.
We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and
future, and value their continued custodianship of the lands,
waters and seas.