Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Reference Number:53520:Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Employment Type:Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists to join the Nuclear Medicine team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

Nuclear Medicine technologists are responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using unsealed sources of radioactivity in both Nuclear Medicine and PET. Additional duties include gamma camera and PET scanner quality control, and radiopharmacy.

This position is fixed term full time with monthly Accrued Days Off - covering maternity leave.

This role is responsible for:

Participation in the general roster of duties in both the nuclear medicine and PET/CT departments.Operation of SPECT/CT gamma cameras, PET/CT scanner and other equipment across the department.General radiopharmacy duties including ordering, preparation, quality control, dispensing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals in NM.PET radiopharmacy duties: ordering, preparation and dispensing of PET tracers.Exercising safe radiation practices with respect to administration and disposal of radioactive materials.In conjunction with booking staff, develop procedures (for NMTs) to ensure all PET and NM referrals are processed and patients provided with timely bookings and relevant instructions.Providing quality patient careWorking collaboratively in a close-knit team

To be successful in this role you will have:

Sound knowledge of Nuclear Medicine andPET/CT principles and practice.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment and foster positive work culture.Dedication to best patient care and providing high quality imaging services.Excellent communication skills.Appropriate qualifications, accreditations, licenses etc. as described in the position description.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply'button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Carly Sibson, Nuclear Medicine Supervisor. E:carly.sibson@nh.org.auM: 0409 854 864

Applications close 4 October 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceAccess to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.