• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Position Classification: Nuclear Medicine Technologist Level 2
• Location: Nepean Hospital
• Remuneration: $76,045.05 - $104,754.22 per annum
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ562639

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Health District offers a wide range of Medical Imaging (Radiology), Nuclear Medicine, and Nuclear Medical Therapy procedures through our various facilities/services with a goal to help diagnose, assess, and treat patient's injury or disease.

Our Nuclear Medicine team is seeking to engage a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist who is committed to providing a patient focused, high quality service.

Your role will ensure the provision of the best quality of Nuclear Medicine and PET service in accordance with professional practices and standards as well as the procedures and policies of the district.

Key duties include performing Nuclear Medicine examinations and administrative duties as required for the management of General Nuclear Medicine and PET modalities.

The successful incumbent will work together with the Nuclear Medicine Chief and Deputy of Nuclear Medicine to ensure that the Nuclear Medicine and PET service is of high standard. The position will adhere to the correct patient identification procedures and provide scan explanation to patients prior to commencing the procedure.

If this is the kind of working environment for you and the opportunity excites you, Apply Today!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

Selection Criteria:

1. Diploma or Degree of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology) Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualifications recognised by the accreditation board of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM).
2. Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) for Medical Radiation Practitioner Registration in Nuclear Medicine Practice.
3. Possess or eligible for NSW EPA radioactive substance licence S14 for use of radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology , IA16 for use in computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology, IA16D use computed tomography radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiography and nuclear medicine technology, IA27 for use of radiation apparatus (dexa) for BMA or BCAr.
4. Good understanding of practical skills in Nuclear Medicine procedures and experience in complex problem solving and decision making.
5. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent patient care skills. Good interpersonal and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
6. Clinical experience in a wide range of Nuclear Medicine & PET procedures and equipment.
7. Commitment to personal and professional development and be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of radiation safety and quality control/improvement.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

1. A position description is attached
2. For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Alam-Fotias on [email protected].