Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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.
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Salary Information
Nuclear Medicine Technologists: $97,020 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Calculate numerical data for medical activities. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Process x-rays or other medical images. | General |
| Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. | General |
| Process healthcare paperwork. | General |
| Prepare medications or medical solutions. | General |
| Gather medical information from patient histories. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | General |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | General |
| Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. | General |
| Determine protocols for medical procedures. | General |
| Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures. | General |
| Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | General |
| Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Development |
| Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical laboratory equipment. | Maintenance |
| Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples. | Analysis |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Gamma camera software | Medical software |
| Medovation RadRunner | Medical software |
| Radiopharmacy inventory databases | Medical software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Medical Dosimetrist | Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Nuclear Medicine Advanced Associate | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Positron Emission Tomography | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Bone Densitometry | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Breast Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Mammography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Vascular-Interventional Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |