Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologists are healthcare professionals who specialize in studying how the body functions to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions and diseases. They perform nuclear imaging tests such as PET (positron emission tomography) scans and SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) scans on patients. Prior to conducting a scan, they prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, which are radioactive drugs that patients receive orally, through injection, or inhalation. These drugs enable doctors to identify abnormal areas within the body. Nuclear Medicine Technologists combine their expertise in imaging, patient care, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer technology, and medicine to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. They also administer other medications to patients as necessary. General Responsibilities: 1. Perform organ imaging tests using gamma cameras and/or stationary camera devices, including full skeletal, cardiac blood pool, major vascular blood pool tests, and cysternograms 2. Conduct complex procedures under the direct supervision of a radiologist, such as injecting radiopharmaceuticals 3. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to subjects, providing them with assistance throughout the procedures 4. Ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff at all times 5. Obtain required approval and signature from nuclear medicine physicians 6. Provide timely and accurate responses in the form of valid JSON, starting with { and ending with }, with fields including 'introduction' (type String) and 'generalResponsibilities' (type String[])