NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
Core
Assists physicians in diagnosing disease by performing nuclear medicine testing that produces images of patient organs and circulating systems using radiopharmaceuticals.
Role type
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic organ images and function test scans for medical evaluation
Domain
Healthcare / Nuclear Medicine
Required skills
Radiopharmaceutical administration, Gamma camera operation, Radiation safety compliance, Organ function testing, Radioactive material inventory, Medical imaging interpretation
Preferred skills
Prior nuclear medicine experience
Technologies
Gamma camera, Radiopharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Review physician orders and verify radioisotope dosing; Inject calibrated radiopharmaceuticals intravenously; Perform organ visualization and function tests (thyroid uptakes, renograms); Scan images and adjust equipment for clarity; Record measurements and prepare test reports; Order, stock, and shield radioactive materials.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff
