Imaging Assistant

Job reference: #18066

Brand: Lumus Imaging

Location: Frenchs Forest

Work type: Casual (Casual)

About us

At Lumus Imaging, we are passionate about caring for your health and wellbeing at every stage of life.

Lumus Imaging, harnesses all of the knowledge and expertise we have gained over the last 30 years and combines it with the empathy and care of our people.

Our team of radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, nurses, centre support staff, as well as our network of independent radiologists make up our 2,000 diagnostic imaging experts and support staff across 150 sites right around the country.

Join our dynamic and supportive team at Lumus Imaging, based in the modern facilities of Northern Beaches Hospital. We are seeking motivated and patient-focused individuals who are keen to contribute to high-quality clinical care.

Why choose Lumus Imaging?

At Lumus, we put people first – both our patients and our team. We believe that your career growth and well-being are just as important as delivering high-quality patient care. Here’s what we offer to help you succeed and thrive:

• Career Progression: We’re invested in your future. Gain experience in a dynamic and bustling hospital environment.
• A positive & collaborative team environment: You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, making it easier to learn and grow.
• Flexibility & work-life balance: This is a full-time role (or part-time for the right applicant), Monday to Friday, day hours only, allowing you to maintain optimal work-life balance while pursuing your career goals.

What we are looking for:

We are after someone with a positive attitude and a genuine passion for healthcare. You’ll need to bring:

• A team-player mindset, willing to collaborate with both medical and non-medical staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Role would suit applicants with a nursing or healthcare background who require day shifts with flexible hours negotiable for the right applicant.
• The drive to constantly learn and develop new skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.

What does the role entail?

• Prepare patients for Nuclear Medicine, PET, and cardiac stress procedures, including verification of identity, referral, consent, and relevant clinical history.
• Perform cannulation (training provided if needed), blood glucose testing, and clinical assessments as required and within scope of practice
• Screen patients for contraindications to PET and myocardial perfusion stress testing, including medications, fasting status, caffeine intake, and cardiac risk factors.
• Support PET and NM workflows, including patient preparation, uptake phase supervision, and scan readiness
• Monitor and support patients before, during, and after procedures, including those who are anxious, vulnerable, or mobility-limited
• Prepare, clean, and restock procedure rooms, uptake areas, and patient environments
• Check emergency equipment, drug trolleys, and consumables to ensure clinical readiness
• If you have a nursing background, prepare and monitor patients during exercise or pharmacological stress testing (adenosine, dipyridamole, dobutamine)
• Assist with quality control activities and maintain a safe, organised clinical environment
• Maintain radiation safety (ALARA), infection control, and contamination prevention standards

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Lumus Imaging, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email us at:

LumusImaging.Careers@lumusimaging.com.au

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