Nuclear Medicine Technologist Senior

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Superannuation up to 12.75%

Job summary

The Prince Charles Hospital, part of Metro North Health Service, seeks an experienced Nuclear Medicine professional to provide high-level clinical services and leadership across multiple modalities including SPECT/CT and Radiopharmacy. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, manage complex caseloads, and contribute to clinical practice development.

Ideal candidates will support training of graduates and students, participate in research and quality improvement, and assist with radiopharmacy

Qualifications

• Expertise in Nuclear Medicine procedures including SPECT/CT imaging and Radiopharmacy.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical practices, protocols, and quality improvements.
• Experience supervising graduates and students in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level Nuclear Medicine services across SPECT/CT, Bone Densitometry, and Radiopharmacy.
• Support development of clinical practices and protocols and participate in research and quality initiatives.
• Provide supervision and training to graduates, students and staff on clinical placements.
• Coordinate day-to-day management of Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy and ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in after-hours on-call roster to maintain PET/CT skills.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Job description

Deliver high-level Nuclear Medicine clinical services and professional leadership as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Medical Imaging department at The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service. The role provides services across multiple modalities, including general Nuclear Medicine procedures, SPECT/CT imaging, Bone Mineral Densitometry and Radiopharmacy.

Working with a high degree of professional judgement and clinical autonomy, you will manage complex caseloads, contribute to the development of clinical practices and protocols, and support the training and development of other Nuclear Medicine Technologists and students. You will also contribute to clinical research and quality improvement activities, provide clinical and operational supervision, and assist with the coordination and day-to-day management of the Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver high-level Nuclear Medicine clinical services across general Nuclear Medicine procedures, SPECT/CT imaging, Bone Mineral Densitometry and Radiopharmacy, applying sound professional judgement to complex clinical caseloads.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical practices, procedures and protocols, and participate in clinical research and quality improvement activities within the Nuclear Medicine service.
• Provide clinical practice and operational supervision, training and skills development to graduate Nuclear Medicine Technologists, undergraduate students and other staff undertaking clinical placements.
• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day management of the Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmacy when required, including operational, quality, safety and compliance activities.
• Provide clinical advice and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, carers and stakeholders, while participating in the emergency after-hours on-call roster and roster rotation to RBWH to maintain PET/CT skills.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.