The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Job and Person Specification
DIRECTORATE:
Acute Services – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
DIVISION:
Clinical Services – Surgical, Critical Care & Imaging
DEPARTMENT:
Nuclear Medicine
TITLE OF POSITION:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
POSITION NUMBER:
NW0640
CLASSIFICATION:
PO1
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
Permanent 
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Job and Person Specification Approval
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JOB SPECIFICATION
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Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation's goals (its
expected outcome and how it is achieved).
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for quality controlled clinical investigations and
computer processing in Nuclear Medicine & Bone Density, laboratory procedures including the
preparation of radiopharmaceuticals and therapy administration using radionuclides, as requested by the
Nuclear Medicine Physician.
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Reporting/Working Relationships (to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person
is responsible, and other significant connections and working relationships within the
organisation).
Accountable to the Unit Head, Nuclear Medicine through the Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist and
works with all staff in Nuclear Medicine.
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Special Conditions (Such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent
overtime etc.)
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Although initially based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the incumbent may be required to work
in any site of the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service.
Required to work at both the Lyell McEwin Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nuclear
Medicine and Bone Density Departments.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be required to participate in weekend on-call and overtime
work, on a roster basis.
Required to participate on the Bone Mineral Densitometry roster.
Must be prepared to attend relevant meetings and staff development / education activities as required.
A formal performance appraisal will be conducted annually.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Statement of Key Responsibilities/Duties (group into major areas of responsibility/
activity and list in descending order of importance)
Ensure that correct processes and procedures of the Nuclear Medicine laboratory are adhered to by:
 Maintaining correct handling of radioactive materials in accordance with Regulations under the
Radiation Control Act.
 Preparing radiopharmaceuticals for patient injection or ingestion.
 Labelling all radioactive doses for patients accurately and clearly according to the Nuclear
Medicine Department protocol.
 Administering radionuclide therapy doses according to laboratory protocol.
 Performing and recording quality control on radiopharmaceuticals and laboratory equipment.
 Reporting all abnormalities of quality control and unusual results and events to the Chief
Technologist.
 Arranging for accurate collection of body fluid samples from patients.
 Observing safety guidelines for correct handling of patient body fluids.
 Maintaining accurate record of preparation, dispensing and quality control of
radiopharmaceuticals.
 Managing the laboratory including receiving, checking, logging and storing of radionuclides and
pharmaceutical.
 Disposing of infected or hazardous materials.
Ensure correct processes and procedures in imaging technique and computer processing are
adhered to by:
 Operating all departmental imaging equipment competently.
 Recognising and report equipment faults.
 Demonstrating safe lifting and transferring technique.
 Performing Nuclear Medicine procedures according to departmental protocols.
 Assisting in development of new techniques.
 Using appropriate radiation protection for self, staff and others.
 Performing dark room procedures according to departmental protocols.
 Performing procedures and acquire computer data with mobile camera in accordance with
Department protocols.
 Demonstrating proper management of work flow in rostered area.
 Reporting any accidents involving patients or staff to the Chief Technologist and Medical Officer.
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Supervising and instructing students in rostered area.
Performing assessments on students when requested.
Performing all duties with due consideration to Hospital ethics and etiquette.
Consulting with reporting Nuclear Medicine Physician on computer processed data and imaged
studies.
Attending and reporting to scientific meetings.
Preparing scientific reports and data for presentation.
Performing Bone Densitometry procedures.
Ensure that continuous quality improvement programs and activities are in place and are linked to
the organisation’s strategic and corporate directions and targets by:
 Assisting with the developing and establishing of key performance indicators for all critical
activities relevant to area of responsibility in accordance with the quality evaluation program.
 Assisting in the identification, establishment and review of corporate and departmental
performance standards and outcomes.
Contribute to the promotion and implementation of the General Public Sector Management Aims,
personnel management standards and employee conduct standards and in particular Equal
Opportunity and Occupational Health Safety and Welfare by adhering to the provisions of relevant
legislative requirements such as:
 Delegations of Authority
 Disability Discrimination Act
 Privacy Act 1988
 Freedom of Information Act
 SA Information Privacy Principles
 Code of Conduct for Public Sector Employees
 Code of Fair Information Practice
 Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act
 Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
 Equal Opportunity Act
 SA Health Care Act
Ensure a safe working environment at all times by:
 Maintaining effective work practices.
 Adopting procedures and practices which comply with the OHS&W Act.
 Making proper use of all safeguards, safety devices and personal protective equipment (as required
in undertaking the duties of the position).
 Taking reasonable care to protect the health and safety of self and others.
 Attending mandatory safety training programs.
Contribute to the well being of people in South Australia through participation in Counter Disaster
activities, including attendance as required at training programs and exercises to develop the
necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and / or major disaster.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (those characteristics considered absolutely necessary)
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Education/Vocational Qualifications etc.
A Degree in Medical Radiations or a qualification approved by the Commissioner for Public
Employment giving eligibility of accreditation by the Australian & New Zealand Society of Nuclear
Medicine.
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Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills (related to the job description and expressed in a way
which allows objective assessment)
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Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain an ethical approach and an understanding of patient medical needs and
psychological needs.
Ability to work in a team or alone.
Ability to work under pressure.
Experience (including community experience)
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Practical experience within the field of Nuclear Medicine and Bone Density as a Nuclear Medicine
Technologist, including student training rotations.
Knowledge
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Knowledge in all areas of Nuclear Medicine Technology and Bone Density as covered in the Degree
in Medical Radiations including laboratory, scanning and computer procedures.
Knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety & and Welfare policies and procedures and their
application in the workplace.
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DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
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Education
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Personal Abilities / Aptitudes / Skills
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Proven ability in specialised imaging techniques.
Ability to use own initiative and act accordingly
Experience
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Post-graduate experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Job experience in Nuclear Medicine.
Job experience in a Medical field.
Knowledge
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Knowledge gained from Post graduate studies in a Medical field.
Attendance at conferences, seminars, society meetings or short courses that relate to Nuclear
Medicine.
Knowledge of departmental protocols at TQEH Nuclear Medicine Department.
Knowledge of quality assurance measures as applied to Nuclear Medicine.
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Other details
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