The Nuclear Medicine Technologist integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. They demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nuclear physics, mathematics, and pharmacology. The technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications to obtain diagnostic images and/or provides therapy as ordered by a physician. They ensure the delivery of quality care to pediatric through adult patients using professional and ethical judgment along with critical thinking in performing duties. To maintain CNMTB/ARRT certification, Nuclear Medicine Technologists must complete appropriate continuing education requirements to sustain a level of expertise and awareness of changes and advances in practice.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree