Nuclear Medicine Tech

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures assigned by the supervisor and operate nuclear medicine units.
• Explain examination procedures to patients and provide necessary instructions.
• Assist patients from wheelchairs and stretchers onto and off the imaging table, positioning them for examinations and applying immobilization devices or compression bands as needed.
• Monitor patients' conditions frequently while in the Nuclear Medicine area and report any critical changes to the Radiologist.
• Administer the appropriate radioisotope with the correct dosage following department policy and procedure. Accurately document dosages on dose sheets in compliance with IEMA regulations.