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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Fixed Term- Full Time
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) to join our team as as the Grade 3Practice Improvement Coordinator. The role is a fixed term role (12 months). The successful candidate will be an integral part of the senior NMT team supporting the Chief NMT to advocate for Molecular imaging interests at quality and safety forums, ensure maintenance of policy and procedures, proactively identify and support Practice Improvement and coordinate relevant department audits and accreditation
THE DEPARTMENT
The Molecular Imaging Department is comprised of a large multidisplinary team specialising in PET, Nuclear Medicine and Radionuclide Therapy. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in our expanding radionuclide therapy program which includes two centres of excellence – The Neuroendocrine tumour (NET) Unit and the Prostate Theranostics and Imaging Centre of Excellence (ProsTIC). Combined, they make Peter Mac the largest Theranostic Centre in Australasia with ongoing development in the use of emerging isotopes and alpha therapies. Our extensive PET department currently comprises of four PET/CT scanners including a new digital PET/CT and our team is actively involved in numerous clinical research trials including phase 1 novel PET tracer studies. You will have the opportunity to participate and attend a variety of regular education sessions including scientific meetings, multidisciplinary meetings and grand rounds.
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- Full Time - fixed term (12 months)
- 76 hours per fortnight (RDO)
- Reports to Chief NMT
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor Applied Science, Nuclear Medicine (or equivalent)
- APHRA regsitration (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
- Victorian Radiation Use Licence
- Valid WWCC
- Valid Police Check
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience in similar clinical care settings and higher academic achievements would be highly desirable
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager:Julia Keenan
Contact Number:8559 6764
Email:************@petermac.org
Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 11 April 2024
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Position Summary
Advocate for Molecular Imaging interests in Quality and Safety forums
Ensure maintenance of policy, procedure and quality control documentation.
Proactively identify requiring Practice Improvement
Support the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Practice Improvement matters
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 3
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Operations Director, Cancer Imaging
Medical Director, Cancer Imaging
Cancer Imaging Staff
Referring Clinicians
Peter Mac Quality Team
All other Peter Mac staff
External
Quality and Safety practitioners
Peter Mac patients, carers and visitors
Equipment suppliers
Education
Skills
Essential requirements
- BASc, Medical Radiations (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent
- AHPRA registration - Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Victorian Department of Health – Radiation Use License
- Demonstrated high level clinical expertise in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable requirements
- Leadership and team management skills
- Expertise in project or quality related roles.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
Practice Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement in service quality and safety
- Represent Molecular Imaging in Quality and Safety forums
- Ensure availability of clinical service information and documentation is maintained and kept up to date (e.g. policy and procedure document management
- Collaborate with Education coordinator to maintain staff competencies
- Encourage initiatives for compliance and risk management
- Support accreditation requirements
- Implement quality control measure for imaging equipment
- Develop projects to enhance patient care and service delivery
- Support the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist in ensuring that the service meets all requirements for DIAS and NSQHS Accreditation
Leadership Role
- Deliver high-quality, safe patients care
- Supervise NMTs and promote service excellence
- Facilitate staff development and teamwork
- Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
- Address issues promptly and effectively
- Contribute to strategic planning.
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Clinical Service
- Perform all duties of Grade 2 NMT, across all areas of Molecular Imaging
- Maintain professional competency
- Maintain professional credentials
- Ensure patient care and satisfaction
- Maintain equipment performance with effective quality assurance programs
- Maintain radiation safety
- Support Lead NMTs in clinical service management
Organisational Culture
- Foster a culture that strives for continuously improvement
- Consistently model behaviours that contribute to a culture of respect, excellence, compassion and innovation for patients, families and staff.
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to build rapport with patients, staff and students
- Leadership experience in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High-level knowledge, experience, and clinical competence.
- Demonstrated excellence in service delivery and patient care. Promote teamwork and effective collaboration.
- Innovate in service delivery.
- Fully comply with Peter Mac and Cancer Imaging policies.
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
