Nuclear Medicine- Junior Consultant

Jupiter Hospital; Thane; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Hospital in Thane, Maharashtra is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine physician to perform and interpret advanced molecular imaging studies including PET-CT and SPECT-CT. The role involves planning radiopharmaceutical procedures, reviewing patient history, and ensuring high standards of radiation safety.

Freshers and those with relevant experience are welcome, subject to qualification and departmental requirements. Registration with the medical regulatory authority is mandatory.

Qualifications

• MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Valid registration with the applicable medical regulatory authority.
• Freshers and candidates with relevant experience may be considered, subject to qualification and departmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret nuclear medicine investigations, including PET-CT, SPECT-CT, bone scans, renal scans and thyroid scans, as per competency.
• Assist in planning and administering radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluate patients and review clinical history to ensure appropriate investigation protocols.
• Prepare and validate investigation reports under appropriate supervision, wherever required.
• Assist in radionuclide therapies, including radioiodine therapy, as per departmental protocols.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and applicable AERB guidelines.
• Follow protocols for the safe handling, storage and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Coordinate with referring clinicians and other departments for patient care and clinical correlation.
• Maintain accurate patient records, investigation reports and regulatory documentation.
• Participate in equipment quality control, quality assurance and departmental audits.
• Counsel patients regarding procedures, preparation requirements and radiation safety precautions.

Education

MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent recognized qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret nuclear medicine investigations, including PET-CT, SPECT-CT, bone scans, renal scans and thyroid scans, as per competency.
• Assist in planning and administering radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluate patients and review clinical history to ensure appropriate investigation protocols.
• Prepare and validate investigation reports under appropriate supervision, wherever required.
• Assist in radionuclide therapies, including radioiodine therapy, as per departmental protocols.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and applicable AERB guidelines.
• Follow protocols for the safe handling, storage and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Coordinate with referring clinicians and other departments for patient care and clinical correlation.
• Maintain accurate patient records, investigation reports and regulatory documentation.
• Participate in equipment quality control, quality assurance and departmental audits.
• Counsel patients regarding procedures, preparation requirements and radiation safety precautions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification: MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Registration: Valid registration with the applicable medical regulatory authority.
• Experience: Freshers and candidates with relevant experience may be considered, subject to qualification and departmental requirements.