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Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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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- Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Record and process results of procedures.
- Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
- Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
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6.0 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2013-07
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2013-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2013-07
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2013-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2013-07
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2013-07
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2013-07
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
2013-07
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2013-07
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2013-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2013-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
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