What does a nuclear medicine technologist do?
Nuclear medicine technologists (also sometimes called Nuclear medicine scientists) are specialised health professionals. They work within the health care team and their primary role is to design and implement the most appropriate nuclear medicine procedure for patients referred to their centre for examination.
The role of the nuclear medicine technologist is diverse and includes :
- The education, assessment and care of patients undergoing examination
- Preparation, dispensing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals
- Image and data acquisition and analysis using sophisticated radiation detection equipment and workstations
- Equipment, radiopharmacy and departmental quality assurance procedures and processes
- Radiation safety and occupational health and safety
- Clinical teaching to student practitioners
- Research and professional development
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How to become a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University programs are offered by RMIT, University of Newcastle, University of South Australia, and Charles Sturt University.
Graduates from some programs must complete a period of supervised practice.
What kind of wage can I expect?
Below is information about wages in the public sector in Victoria and NSW.
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