Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 55,330 - 104,730; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsible for preparing and administering radioactive isotopes and conducting diagnostic studies. The ideal candidate will measure radiopharmaceuticals in patients, train other technologists, and ensure safety standards are met to minimize radiation exposure. The position offers an average salary ranging between $55,330 and $104,730 annually, with a focus on critical thinking and various software tools to assist in medical tasks.

Qualifications

• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic and diagnostic studies.
• Train or supervise students or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
• Adhere to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies using imaging technology.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation under physician direction.
• Measure glandular activity or radioactivity of patients using laboratory equipment.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Speaking

Writing

Reading Comprehension

Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

MEDITECH software

Electronic medical record (EMR) software

Radiopharmacy inventory databases

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Occupation 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.

A Day in the Life of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, under direction of a physician.
• Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
• Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Tools & Technologies Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• MEDITECH software
• Electronic medical record (EMR) software
• Radiopharmacy inventory databases

Salary

The average yearly salary of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist ranges between $55,330 and $104,730.