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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear medicine technologists use radioactive materials to
diagnose physiological changes and treat diseases.
Nuclear medicine technologists may perform the following
tasks:
- maintain and operate equipment, such as gamma cameras
and computing systems, to acquire images, and to process and
analyse patient data
- prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals as tracers
to demonstrate the function of organs in the body
- explain procedures to patients and enquire about
previous diagnostic studies and medication, making sure they
receive the correct preparation for the procedure
- check the patient's medical status and make sure that
the patient's comfort, privacy and safety needs during the
procedure are met
- give findings of procedures to medical practitioners
- provide treatment for cancer patients
- perform laboratory procedures including blood and
specimen collection and quality control testing
- make sure that there is safe handling, storage and
disposal of radioactive materials
- perform routine quality control and testing procedures
of instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, data, images and
computing systems
- initiate and participate in research programs and in the
development of new techniques
- supervise students.
With experience and sometimes further training, nuclear
medicine technologists may specialise in areas such as
positron emission tomography (PET), computer programming,
ultrasound or bone mineral densitometry.
Nuclear medicine technologists work as part of a team with
other health professionals and medical staff.
Required Skills - Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- interest and ability in science
- able to work accurately
- a responsible and patient nature
- a sympathetic and understanding approach
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work independently
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