How do they match: Nuclear Medicine Technologists

  • Medical Radiation Dosimetrist
  • Nuclear Medical Technologist

  • Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

  • Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
  • Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
  • Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.

  • Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
  • Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
  • Determine protocols for medical procedures.
  • Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
  • Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes.
  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Train medical providers.