Nuclear medicine

Key Responsibilities

1.

Clinical & Diagnostic Imaging

• Perform and interpret

  SPECT, SPECT-CT, PET-CT

  , and other nuclear scans.
• Evaluate

  functional imaging studies

  for organs such as the heart, lungs, bones, kidneys, and brain.
• Collaborate with referring clinicians to guide

  diagnostic pathways and therapy planning

  .

2.

Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine

• Administer

  radioisotope therapies

  such as Iodine-131 for thyroid diseases, Lutetium-177, and Samarium-153 for cancers, as per protocols.
• Monitor and manage patients undergoing radionuclide therapy.
• Maintain compliance with radiation safety protocols.

3.

Radiopharmaceutical Handling & Safety

• Ensure proper

  procurement, preparation, and handling of radiopharmaceuticals

  in coordination with radiopharmacists.
• Maintain strict adherence to

  radiation safety standards

  , dosimetry, and regulatory norms.
• Supervise quality control and calibration of imaging equipment.

4.

Patient Care & Education

• Explain nuclear medicine procedures to patients and address any concerns.
• Ensure

  informed consent

  and provide pre- and post-procedure care instructions.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications.

5.

Documentation & Reporting

• Generate detailed

  clinical reports with findings, impressions, and recommendations

  .
• Maintain accurate records of all procedures, radiation doses, and reports.
• Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

6.

Teaching & Research (If applicable)

• Train medical students, radiology residents, or nuclear medicine technologists.
• Participate in academic activities, CME programs, and research publications.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in molecular imaging and theranostics.

Qualifications

Essential:

• MBBS + MD / DNB in Nuclear Medicine OR
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nuclear Medicine (DRM) with relevant experience
• Valid AERB Certification / BARC Approval (as per country-specific regulations)

Desirable:

• Experience with

  PET-CT, oncology imaging, or radionuclide therapy

• Familiarity with

  PACS, HIS/RIS systems

  , and structured reporting
• Radiation safety officer (RSO) certification (if required)