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- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Near Vision, and Information Ordering. Nuclear Medicine Technologists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics, and Medicine and Dentistry and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Science.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Handling and Moving Objects
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Controlling Machines and Processes
Interacting With Computers
Scheduling Work and Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Training and Teaching Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing and Building Teams
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Near Vision
Information Ordering
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Speech Recognition
Selective Attention
Number Facility
Finger Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Control Precision
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Visualization
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Visual Color Discrimination
Time Sharing
Extent Flexibility
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Memorization
Speed of Closure
Static Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Reaction Time
Dynamic Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Stamina
Rate Control
Depth Perception
Response Orientation
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Interests
Investigative
Realistic
Social
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
English Language
Psychology
Education and Training
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Therapy and Counseling
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Clerical
Law and Government
Philosophy and Theology
Sociology and Anthropology
Personnel and Human Resources
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Communications and Media
Administration and Management
Foreign Language
Design
Economics and Accounting
Transportation
Geography
Wages
California
$92,320
Rhode Island
$83,870
Maryland
$82,980
Connecticut
$81,040
Washington
$80,970
New Jersey
$80,090
Oregon
$77,910
Hawaii
$76,970
Colorado
$75,370
Massachusetts
$74,930
Minnesota
$73,970
Nevada
$73,480
Arizona
$73,130
Illinois
$72,660
New York
$72,390
Alaska
$71,430
New Hampshire
$71,420
Wisconsin
$70,050
Montana
$69,160
Maine
$68,850
Delaware
$68,620
Indiana
$66,760
Oklahoma
$66,560
Florida
$66,450
Utah
$65,980
Missouri
$65,690
Georgia
$65,610
Virginia
$65,070
Iowa
$64,740
Louisiana
$64,530
Kansas
$64,470
Idaho
$64,440
Ohio
$64,060
Arkansas
$63,940
Vermont
$63,890
New Mexico
$63,760
Texas
$63,530
Michigan
$63,190
North Carolina
$62,930
Nebraska
$61,560
Tennessee
$61,320
South Carolina
$61,270
Mississippi
$61,000
Pennsylvania
$60,000
Alabama
$58,440
Kentucky
$57,080
South Dakota
$56,070
West Virginia
$53,230
Puerto Rico
$39,380
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Science
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Instructing
Active Listening
Coordination
Operation Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Active Learning
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Judgment and Decision Making
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Mathematics
Negotiation
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Systems Analysis
Repairing
Systems Evaluation
Equipment Selection
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Integrity
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Social Orientation
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Physical Proximity
Work With Work Group or Team
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Consequence of Error
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With External Customers
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Standing
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Level of Competition
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Sitting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Record and process results of procedures.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
- Importance Supplemental-
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
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, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Record and process results of procedures.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Record and process results of procedures.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Record and process results of procedures.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
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, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Record and process results of procedures.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Record and process results of procedures.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Record and process results of procedures.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Record and process results of procedures.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train and supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, and radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, and other laboratory equipment.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Record and process results of procedures.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine and feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession