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Nuclear Medicine Technologists
3
Alternate Occupation Titles
Isotope
Technician
Nuclear Medicine
Technician
Radioisotope
Technician
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
6
Tasks
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in
patients
' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
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.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of
patient
, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.
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.
6
Detailed Work Activities
Create advanced digital images of
patients
using computer imaging systems.
Explain medical procedures or test results to
patients
or family members.
Gather medical information from
patient
histories.
Position
patients
for treatment or examination.
Record
patient
medical histories.
Supervise
patient
care
personnel.
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