Nuclear Medicine Technologists
O*NET Code: 29-2033.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)Isotope TechnicianIsotope TechnologistMedical Radiation DosimetristNuclear Cardiology TechnologistNuclear Medical TechnologistNuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist (Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography Technologist)Nuclear Medicine TechnicianNuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)Nuclear TechnologistPET Technologist (Positron Emission Tomography Technologist)Radiation Safety OfficerRadioisotope TechnicianRadioisotope TechnologistRegistered Nuclear Medicine TechnologistStaff Nuclear Medicine Technologist
⚡ Skills (17)
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Monitoring4/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Science3/100
Coordination3/100
Service Orientation3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Gamma camera software
Medical software
0Medovation RadRunner
Medical software
0Radiopharmacy inventory databases
Medical software
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