Technologist
Requisition Id:
12983
Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and administers small amounts of radioactive substances (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients and uses imaging equipment to diagnose or treat diseases.
🏥 Key Responsibilities
1. Patient Preparation & Care
- Explain procedures to patients and answer questions
- Review patient history and ensure correct test protocols
- Position patients correctly for imaging
- Monitor patients for reactions or discomfort
2. Radiopharmaceutical Handling
- Prepare and measure radioactive drugs safely
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals via injection, inhalation, or oral methods
- Follow strict radiation safety and infection control protocols
3. Imaging Procedures
- Operate nuclear imaging equipment such as:
- Gamma cameras
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scanners
- SPECT scanners