The Radionuclide Imaging & Therapy Physician will be involved in reporting PET/CT scans from an ultra-extended field of-view scanner, the Siemens Biograph Vision Quadra, that is changing molecular imaging practice. The Physician will work as a part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team to provide effective person-centred diagnosis. They will also be involved in theranostic trials.
Key responsibilities
- Prescribe, supervise and interpret PET/CT and nuclear medicine studies, providing accurate and timely reports adhering to established protocols
- Take relevant history from patients and perform examinations when required for correlation with scan findings
- Obtain informed consents for clinical trials
- Serve as a point of contact for technologists, nurses, receptionists, and other physicians both within and beyond the service
- Be available to address any clinical needs that arise within the department
- Assist in the administration of Radionuclide Therapies
- Communicate critical/urgent findings to referring physicians in a timely manner
- Actively participate in clinical meetings, tutorials, quality assurance, and other meetings as directed
- Be involved in research through protocol development, ethics submission,
data collection and analysis leading to publications and presentations at conferences, seminars, or other relevant events
- Provide continuing education to the team, fostering a learning setting that promotes excellence in clinical practice
About you
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MD or equivalent)
- AHPRA registration
- Completed core training in nuclear medicine
- Sound knowledge of molecular imaging techniques (required) and therapeutic nuclear medicine (desirable)
- Evidence of a track record in research relative to opportunity
- Excellent teaching and training ability
- Demonstrating commitment to high quality patient care
- Commitment to profession-led regulation and ethical practice
- Effective collaboration and teamwork with excellent communication skills at all levels
- Ability to effectively manage matters of patient safety and quality of care
About us
The Melbourne Theranostic Innovation Centre (MTIC), founded by Professor Rod Hicks, a pioneer of PET and therapeutic nuclear medicine in Australia, is delivering a paradigm-shift in patient-centred precision medicine.
📌 Nuclear Medicine Physician (North Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Theranostic Innovation Centre
📍 North Melbourne
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