Nuclear Medicine Technician provides diagnostic aid to physicians by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol. Being a Nuclear Medicine Technician observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine Technician typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. Requires registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology certification Board, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.), or the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Nuclear Medicine Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
To perform a variety of simple and complex nuclear medicine procedures at a level requiring minimal supervision. To assist supervisor in the ordering and inventory of supplies. To provide assistance in the tutoring and supervision of subordinate technologists.
Graduate of a formal educational program in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or meets the requirements for certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Currently registered as a Registered Technologist with Nuclear Medicine Technology Designation (R.T.(N)(ARRT)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or currently certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR registered within one (1) year from date of hire for new a graduate required.