Technologist

Clinical Duties

• Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to physician orders and safety protocols

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures such as bone scans, cardiac stress tests, renal scans, thyroid studies, PET scans, and other nuclear medicine exams

• Operate and maintain nuclear medicine imaging equipment (gamma cameras, PET/SPECT scanners)

• Position patients correctly and monitor them during procedures

• Evaluate image quality and make technical adjustments as needed

• Assist physicians during therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures (e.g., radioactive iodine therapy)

Patient Care

• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions to reduce anxiety

• Verify patient identity, medical history, and exam requirements

• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and respond appropriately

• Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality

Radiation Safety & Compliance

• Follow ALARA principles and radiation safety standards

• Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials according to regulatory guidelines

• Perform contamination surveys and maintain radiation exposure records

• Comply with hospital policies, state regulations, and NRC requirements