Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Core
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies; operate equipment to acquire nuclear scans and execute specific blood volume and fat absorption studies.
Role type
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine studies
Domain
Healthcare / Nuclear Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radioisotope administration, Radioisotope equipment operation, Stock solution preparation, Dose calculation, Radiation safety protocols, Blood volume study execution, Red cell survival study execution, Fat absorption study execution, 99mTc elution, Patient support
Preferred skills
Quality Control
Technologies
Radioisotope equipment, Molybdenum generator
Responsibilities
Prepare and administer radioactive isotopes; Operate and maintain radioisotope equipment; Calculate doses for radiologists; Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies; Assist in 99mTc extraction/elution; Acquire nuclear scans and manage printouts/CDs; Ensure radiation safety for patients, relatives, and staff.
Seniority
Junior (0-3 years)