Overview
Nuclear medicine technologists perform PET, SPECT and planar imaging studies, administer radiotracers and ensure radiation safety for patients and staff.
Clinical Duties
They prepare and verify radiopharmaceutical doses, position patients for imaging, acquire diagnostic studies and monitor for adverse reactions and image quality.
Safety and Compliance
Technologists follow radiation protection principles, maintain dose records, manage radioactive waste and comply with licensing and regulatory requirements for radiopharmacy handling.
Training and Certification
Technologists complete nuclear medicine programs, obtain certification and maintain competencies in radiopharmacy, imaging protocols and radiation safety.