How do they match: Nuclear Medicine Technologists

  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists

  • Medical Radiation Dosimetrist
  • Radiation Safety Officer
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Isotope Technologist
  • Nuclear Medical Technologist
  • Nuclear Technologist
  • Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography Technologist
  • PET Technologist
  • Positron Emission Tomography Technologist
  • Radioisotope Technologist
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Radiological Technologist
  • Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Staff Nuclear Medicine 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.
  • Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
  • Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
  • Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
  • Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
  • Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
  • Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.

  • Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
  • 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.