Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days
Core
Administer ionizing and nonionizing radiation, perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, and prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic exams.
Role type
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic imaging studies and radiotheranostics treatments
Domain
Healthcare / Nuclear Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiopharmaceutical preparation, Hybrid imaging (PET-CT, SPECT-CT), Radiation safety, Patient identification and preparation, Image quality evaluation, Medication administration
Preferred skills
Preceptor skills, Medical equipment management
Technologies
PET-CT, SPECT-CT, Radiopharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Administer prescribed radionuclide therapy, Perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, Assemble and calibrate radiopharmaceuticals, Evaluate images for technical quality, Educate students and healthcare providers, Ensure patient safety and ALARA principles
Seniority
Entry-level (Technologist I), with potential for advancement to Technologist II