Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Role & responsibilities

• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
• Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
• Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.
• Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.
• Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
• Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
• Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.
• Following safety procedures to protectstaff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Monitor the patient to check for unusual reactions to the drugs
• Keep detailed records of procedures
• Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications:

BSc or PG in Nuclear Medicine with registration certification(eLora)

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