Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Queensland Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Career training and development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the Medical Imaging Team. You will provide Nuclear Medicine/PET imaging within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, ensuring safety and alignment with clinical protocols.

Experience with radiation hygiene and a commitment to quality improvement will be essential as you help deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to effective diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• Competent knowledge and skill in Nuclear Medicine/PET services per standards and protocols.
• Apply clinical judgement and seek guidance for protocol expansion or modification.
• Adhere to radiation hygiene standards and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nuclear medicine/PET imaging as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain professional standards and follow clinical protocols.
• Contribute to quality and service improvement activities in Nuclear Medicine.
• Support safe and timely patient care aligned with hospital goals.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiation Hygiene

Clinical Judgement

Job description

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

We're excited to welcome a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to our Medical Imaging Team.

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within the Medical Imaging Service, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, base-level imaging services as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. In alignment with the goals and standards of Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service and Queensland Health, you will contribute to effective healthcare delivery and support accurate diagnosis and treatment. Your commitment to excellence will help ensure every patient receives safe, timely, and compassionate care.

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate competent knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of Nuclear Medicine/PET services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, existing evidence-based practice and established clinical protocols.
• Apply professional clinical judgement when providing Nuclear Medicine services and seek guidance when principles, procedures, techniques or methods require expansion, adaptation or modification.
• Ensure that all standards of radiation hygiene are adhered to at all times, and that relevant legislation and standards relating to Radiation Health are maintained.
• Participate in quality and service improvement activities in Nuclear Medicine to continually improve patient/client care, including the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work environment.

Remuneration value up to $132,567 p.a., comprising salary between $80,015 - $116,189 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.