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Summary Description


	Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

2.	Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist

3.	Isotope Technician

4.	Isotope Technologist

5.	Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Lead Nuc Med Tech)

6.	Medical Radiation Dosimetrist

7.	Nuclear Cardiology Technologist

8.	Nuclear Medical Technologist

9.	Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist (Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography Technologist)

10.	Nuclear Medicine Technician

11.	Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Nuclear Med Tech)

12.	Radiation Safety Officer

13.	Radioisotope Technician

14.	Radioisotope Technologist

15.	Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist

16.	Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

17.	Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

18.	Supervisor Nuclear Medicine

Job Tasks

	Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician. Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.

	Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images. Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

	Process cardiac function studies, using computer. Process x-rays or other medical images.

	Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription. Calculate numerical data for medical activities. Record patient medical histories.

	Record and process results of procedures. Record patient medical histories. Process healthcare paperwork.

	Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician. Process x-rays or other medical images.

	Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients. Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. Prepare medications or medical solutions.

	Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures. Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

	Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras. Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.

	Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures. Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes. Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.

	Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy. Gather medical information from patient histories.

	Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment. Maintain medical laboratory equipment.

	Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer. Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. Position patients for treatment or examination.

	Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels. Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.

	Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment. Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.

	Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists. Train medical providers. Supervise patient care personnel.

	Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs. Determine protocols for medical procedures.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Nuclear Medicine Technologists
	Nuclear medicine technologists operate equipment that creates images of areas of a patient's body. They prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients. The radioactive drugs cause abnormal areas of the body to appear different from normal areas in the images.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Nuclear Medicine Technologists
	Most nuclear medicine technologists work in hospitals. Some work in physicians' offices, diagnostic laboratories, or imaging clinics. Most nuclear medicine technologists work full time.

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