Nuclear Medicine Technologist preparing and administering radioactive isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing radioisotope equipment to produce images and ensure patient safety during procedures
Experience
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Administered radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician
Detected and mapped radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images
Calculated, measured, and recorded radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription
Produced computer-generated or film images for interpretation by a physician
Explained test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provided assistance during test procedures
Performed quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras
Skills
Checking & Planning
Following healthcare protocols, Examining medical instruments, Calculating numerical data for medical activitie, Determining medical protocols
Hands-On Work
Processing medical images, Preparing medications, Preparing biological specimens
Core Skills
Gathering medical histories, Monitoring hazardous material handling, Recording medical histories
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year