What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
  • Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
  • Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
  • Record and process results of 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.

Essential Skills

Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Active Listening 3.75/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Reading Comprehension 3.5/5
Writing 3.5/5
Monitoring 3.5/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.38/5
Science 3.25/5
Coordination 3.25/5
Service Orientation 3.25/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.25/5
Mathematics 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Concern for Others, Dependability, Cooperation, Integrity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.88/5
Written Comprehension 3.75/5
Information Ordering 3.75/5
Speech Recognition 3.62/5
Written Expression 3.5/5

Technologies & Tools

Electronic medical record EMR software Gamma camera software MEDITECH software Medovation RadRunner Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Radiopharmacy inventory databases

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.67/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.66/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.54/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.51/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.45/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Isotope Technician Isotope Technologist Medical Radiation Dosimetrist Nuclear Cardiology Technologist Nuclear Medical Technologist Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist (Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography Technologist) Nuclear Medicine Technician Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) Nuclear Technologist PET Technologist (Positron Emission Tomography Technologist) Radiation Safety Officer Radioisotope Technician Radioisotope Technologist Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist