Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Description

Prepares and administers radionuclides or radiopharmaceuticals to detect, diagnose or treat diseases, using specialised imaging equipment.

Description

Operate X-ray and other radiation producing and imaging equipment for diagnostic, monitoring and treatment purposes under the direction of Radiologists and other Medical Practitioners.

Tasks include

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals or radionuclides to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Operates and performs quality control on imaging equipment, including positron emission tomograpy/computed tomography (PET/CT), PET/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI), Gamma Cameras, single-photon emission computed tomography/CT (SPECT/CT) cameras and bone density scanners
• Produces and analyses diagnostic images to identify abnormalities or diseases
• Maintains detailed records of patients' procedures
• Adheres to safety standards for the appropriate use, storage and disposal of radioactive materials
• Provides patient education and instructions regarding imaging procedures and preparations, and provides patients with assistance during procedures