Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Core
Operates nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of radiopharmaceutical distribution; prepares and administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals; performs organ concentration and excretion measurements.
Role type
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic images and measurements for patient illness assessment
Domain
Healthcare / Nuclear Medicine
Required skills
Radiopharmaceutical preparation, Patient verification, Radiation safety compliance, Organ concentration measurement, Patient history documentation, Equipment operation
Preferred skills
Direct patient care experience, Self-study in new techniques
Technologies
Radiopharmaceuticals, Scintillation detection equipment, Survey meters, Computers
Responsibilities
Prepares and administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals; Obtains brief patient history and records pertinent information; Verifies patient identity; Explains procedures to patients; Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements; Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff
