How do they match: Nuclear Medicine Technologists

  • Nuclear Cardiology 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.

  • Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
  • Process cardiac function studies, using computer.

  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.