Nuclear Medicine Physician

House Of Diagnostics; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

House Of Diagnostics is seeking an experienced Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive diagnostic services, interpret studies, and ensure radiation safety in a clinical setting.

The role requires MBBS with MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine, valid registrations, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• MBBS from a recognized medical institution.
• MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent.
• Valid registration with State Medical Council/NMC.
• Experience in nuclear medicine diagnostics, PET-CT, Gamma imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret nuclear medicine diagnostic investigations as per clinical requirements and facility scope.
• Review patient history, clinical indications, previous investigations, and relevant findings before procedures.
• Interpret and report nuclear medicine scans accurately with defined turnaround time.
• Provide clinical correlation and diagnostic impressions in reports.
• Supervise and guide nuclear medicine technologists in diagnostic procedures.
• Ensure appropriate patient preparation, administration protocols, imaging procedures, and post-procedure instructions.
• Review and report PET-CT/nuclear medicine studies per established protocols.
• Identify and communicate critical findings promptly to referring physician.
• Ensure adherence to radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work with RSO and clinical teams; participate in QA and audits.
• Document procedures, reports, adverse events, and clinical records.

Skills

Nuclear imaging

Scan interpretation

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS

MD/DNB Nuclear Medicine

Tools

PET-CT

Gamma camera

Job description

Job Description Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician

Position: Consultant – Nuclear Medicine
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Location: Diagnostics Centre
Reporting To: Group Medical Director / Medical Director

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive nuclear medicine diagnostic services, ensuring accurate interpretation of studies, high-quality patient care, radiation safety, and compliance with applicable regulatory and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret nuclear medicine diagnostic investigations as per clinical requirements and the facility's approved scope of services.
• Review patient history, clinical indications, previous investigations, and relevant laboratory/imaging findings before performing or interpreting studies.
• Interpret and report nuclear medicine scans accurately and within the defined turnaround time.
• Provide clinical correlation and appropriate diagnostic impressions in reports.
• Supervise and guide nuclear medicine technologists in the conduct of diagnostic procedures.
• Ensure appropriate patient preparation, administration protocols, imaging procedures, and post-procedure instructions.
• Review and report PET-CT/nuclear medicine studies in accordance with established protocols and clinical indications.
• Identify and communicate critical or significant findings promptly to the referring physician/clinical team.
• Ensure adherence to radiation safety protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with RSO, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, and other clinical teams.
• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, protocol reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper documentation of procedures, reports, adverse events, and relevant clinical records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance and training to Nuclear Medicine Technologists and other relevant staff, wherever required.
• Support the management in establishing, improving, and expanding nuclear medicine diagnostic services.

Patient Safety & Compliance

• Ensure appropriate justification and clinical indication for nuclear medicine investigations.
• Ensure radiation exposure is kept as low as reasonably achievable while maintaining diagnostic quality.
• Follow all applicable AERB, NMC, and other statutory/regulatory requirements, as applicable to the facility and scope of work.
• Ensure appropriate handling of patients requiring special precautions, including pregnancy-related considerations, wherever applicable.
• Participate in incident reporting, investigation, and corrective/preventive action processes.

Qualifications

• MBBS from a recognized medical institution.
• MD/DNB in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Valid registration with the applicable State Medical Council/National Medical Commission.
• Valid professional credentials and registrations required for practice in a diagnostic centre.
• Experience in nuclear medicine diagnostics, PET-CT, Gamma , and related investigations will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Sound knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging and clinical correlation.
• Strong communication and patient-handling skills.
• Commitment to radiation safety and clinical quality.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional, ethical, and patient-centric approach.

Performance Expectations

• Accuracy and quality of nuclear medicine reports.
• Timely reporting and adherence to defined turnaround times.
• Compliance with radiation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Patient safety and quality of care.
• Effective coordination with clinical and technical teams.
• Contribution to quality improvement and development of nuclear medicine services.