Nuclear Medicine Technologists

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
• Record and process results of procedures.
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
• Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.
• Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Nuclear Medicine Technologists.