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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Medical Physics Specialist
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $123,452.00 - $189,286.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ376075
Applications Close: 05/03/2023
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.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
- 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
An exciting opportunity is available for a Medical Physics Specialist to join the Radiology Services team at Nepean Hospital. Provide a high quality, efficient and effective medical physics service to Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine/PET Department at Nepean Hospital, acting in the roles of the Radiation and Laser Safety Officer of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
Lead the NBM LHD Medical Physics Quality Assurance program including:
- Reviewing and monitoring the design of work areas and required shielding
- Providing dose monitors and reports,
- Supervision of the safe storage, transport and disposal of radioactive waste
- Provide support for all imaging modalities.
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 and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Selection Criteria to be Addressed: * Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) Certification in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (DIMP). Hold a current NSW EPA license to use ionising radiation apparatus and radioactive substances.
- A minimum of 5 years post Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) certification in Medical Physics and meets the progression criteria to become a senior medical physicist specialist.
- Demonstrated experience in applying radiation control legislation and relevant codes of safe practice within a Hospital environment. Eligible to obtain a radiation license with the appropriate conditions as an RSO (IA18/S18) under the direction of the NSW Radiation Control Act.
- Has demonstrate an ability to work with Universities for education and research.
- Demonstrate ability to work with little or no supervision in all areas of DIMP.
- Demonstrate a track record in commissioning imaging and nuclear medicine technology and implementing new treatment planning and delivery techniques.
- Demonstrated high level communication and organisational skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, patients and members of the public on radiation issues; including the ability to analyse and compile comprehensive written reports on radiation safety matters.
- Evidence of initiative and ability to prioritise amongst competing service requirements, and willing to work flexible work hours (early or late) at times, as required.
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