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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE This is a fixed term, full time position at 86 hours per fortnight.
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: Dr Ramin Alipour Contact Number: 8559 5000 Email: ***************@petermac.org
Applications Close: 27 May 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
- Diagnostic and general therapeutic programs of the Nuclear Medicine service, with a focus on general Nuclear Medicine.
- Involvement in Multidisciplinary Tumour Stream meetings.
- Therapeutic nuclear oncology
- Pre-clinical or laboratory research
Enterprise Agreement
Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Classification or Salary Range
As per award based on experience
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Cancer Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Clinicians
- Researchers
External:
- Patients
- Referring Clinicians
Skills
Essential Requirements:
- AHPRA Registration
- FRACP Part 1 or FRANZCR Part 2, or equivalent training in recognised training program
- Completion of at least one core year of Nuclear Medicine training, as accredited by JCTC or the equivalent, is preferred
Desirable Requirements
- Completion of at two core years of Nuclear Medicine training, as accredited by JCTC or the equivalent, will allow flexibility for more in-depth participation of the department’s strong PET and therapy programmes
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Perform and Interpret Diagnostic Procedures
- Understand protocols as applicable to Oncology.
- Modify techniques appropriately.
- Produce clinical reports according to Department targets of accuracy and timeliness
- Liaise with clinicians to promote multi-disciplinary principles of practice and high standards of patient centred care.
2. Perform Therapeutic Administrations
- Evaluate patients suitability for treatment
- Provide adequate clinical and safety information for the patient and carers
- Monitor the patients subsequent progress when appropriate
3. Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance
- Understand Department QA activities and their relevance to staff and patient safety
- Perform all activities with adequate radiation safety standards
- Advise patients and carers regarding safety precautions
- Advise referrers regarding the safety of procedures in both standard and unusual scenarios
4. Clinical Meetings
- Prepare and interpret Nuclear Medicine and PET images for presentation at clinical meetings
- Provide advice regarding available alternative imaging options
- Provide advice regarding possible radionuclide therapy options
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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.
