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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients undergoing scans for diagnostic purposes. They will use the scanner to create images of various areas of the patient's body which will emit radiation from the drugs to indicate the presence of diseases.
Alternative Names
Tasks
Preparing radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation
Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs
Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer
Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort
Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans
operating imaging equipment and ensuring the safety of all medical staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure
  • Q
    Human Health And Social Work Activities
  • 0912
    Medicine
  • 0914
    Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Technology
  • 0915
    Therapy and Rehabilitation
Skills
Asas
Active Listening
Proficiency in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
Critical Thinking
Proficiency in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
Speaking
Proficiency in communicating effectively as well as convey information verbally and in a way that can understand.
Reading Comprehension
Proficiency in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Social Perceptivenesss
ability to tune into the feelings of the people around them.
Khusus
Machine Operation
proficiency in handling operating machinery safely.
Medical Imaging
proficiency to attain images of the body parts for medical uses in order to identify or study diseases.
Patient Evaluation
proficiency in assessing of the patient for the purposes of forming a diagnosis and plan of treatment.
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