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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-2033.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Administer radiopharmaceuticals and conduct diagnostic procedures safely and effectively.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare radiopharmaceuticals

    Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals while adhering to safety standards.

  2. 2

    Administer radiopharmaceuticals

    Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to patients under physician direction.

  3. 3

    Conduct imaging procedures

    Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals using imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images.

  4. 4

    Record and analyze results

    Calculate and record radiation dosages and process results of procedures.

  5. 5

    Ensure safety and compliance

    Dispose of radioactive materials and maintain equipment following safety procedures.

Tools used in this work
MEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.