Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Technologist

As a Nuclear Technologist, you will prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• The candidate must prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician.
• Use the specific equipment needed to produce photographic or computer images to be interpreted by the physician.
• Perform cardiac scanning to check for areas showing signs of abnormality using SPECT and PET imaging.
• The duties of a PET/ Nuclear Technologist also include conducting patient history taking and answering all relevant queries before the procedure.
• Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received. Perform quality control checks on laboratory equip...