Nuclear Medicine Technologist - 251213

Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2391-15 Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job description

Performs or assists in performing diagnostic examinations using radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and administers radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes under the direction of specialist Medical Practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level

This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 2512 - Medical Imaging Professionals

Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.

Skills assessment authority

Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine.
See: Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine

If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.

Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.

Licensing or registration requirements

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.

New South Wales

Registration is compulsory.

Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water
See: Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water

Victoria

Registration is compulsory.

Medical Radiation Practitioners Board of Victoria
See: Medical Radiation Practitioners Board of Victoria

Queensland

Licensing is compulsory.

Medical Radiation Technologists Board of Queensland
See: Medical Radiation Technologists Board of Queensland

South Australia

Registration is compulsory.

SA Health
See: SA Health

Western Australia

Registration is compulsory.

Medical Radiation Technologists Registration Board of Western Australia
See: Medical Radiation Technologists Registration Board of Western Australia

Tasmania

Registration is compulsory.

Medical Radiation Science Professionals Registration Board
See: Medical Radiation Science Professionals Registration Board

Northern Territory

Registration is compulsory.

Department of Health
See: Department of Health

Professional associations

You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.