Registrar - Accredited - Nuclear Medicine

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.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: MedicalWorkforce@petermac.orgApplications Close: 27 May 2024Position 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 AgreementDoctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026Classification or Salary RangeAs per award based on experienceImmunisation Risk CategoryImmunisation Category AKey RelationshipsInternal:

• Cancer Imaging Nuclear Medicine Technologists
• Clinicians
• Researchers

External:

• Patients
• Referring Clinicians

SkillsEssential 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 & RegistrationsAHPRA RegistrationKey AccountabilitiesKey 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

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.