Early Career Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Medical Imaging Level 2 at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

108691.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nuclear Medicine, PET Scanning, BMD Scanning, Diagnostic CT, Radiopharmaceutical Preparation, Radiopharmaceutical Administration, Radiation Protection Principles, Isotope Handling, Quality Improvement, Record Keeping

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent. Classification: Medical Imaging Level 2 (PN 31502) Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) ARIN: 2%25 Medical Imaging Allowance Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Medical Imaging – Nuclear Medicine and PET Closing Date: 22 March 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: There is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual, looking to kickstart their career in Nuclear Medicine to join the team at Canberra Health Services. We are seeking an enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Technologist, with the ability to develop and promote standards within a professional team. Within this position you will have the opportunity to work across all areas of the Nuclear Medicine and PET Department, including BMD and Diagnostic CT. You will be responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine, PET and BMD under limited guidance from senior team members, preparing and accurately calibrate radiopharmaceuticals for administration, in conjunction with medical physics and medical specialists as required, along with maintaining appropriate and accurate records. You will also be administering radiopharmaceuticals by the appropriate method (intravenous, inhalation, ingestion), apply radiation protection principles, ensure correct isotope handling techniques and contribute to advancing technique and quality improvement programs. The CHS Nuclear Medicine Department sits within the Medical Imaging Department operating three gamma cameras (a Siemens Intevo Bold xSPECT/CT, Siemens ProSpecta SPECT/CT and Siemens Evo Excel Dual Head) and a full hot lab with weekly Technetium generator delivery and full suite of cold kit reconstitutions. The department also provides a Bone Mineral Density (BMD) service and operates a comprehensive PET/CT facility which incorporates a Siemens Biograph Vision 600 scanner, three uptake rooms, hot lab and an automatic injection system. Students approaching graduation, new graduates and early career technologists are encouraged to apply. Please speak to the contact officer to discuss this opportunity. Note: Selection may be based on written application only. A merit list may be established to fill similar vacancies that arise over the next 12 months. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ross Bevan on (02) 5124 4345 or at Ross.Bevan@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The technologist will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Nuclear Medicine, PET, and BMD, while preparing and accurately calibrating radiopharmaceuticals for administration under limited guidance. Responsibilities also include administering radiopharmaceuticals, applying radiation protection principles, and contributing to quality improvement programs.