Nuclear Medicine Technologists

What the job involves

• Receives referrals to perform medical imaging and radiation treatment
• Determines equipment and selects settings to provide the information requested by medical practitioners
• Calculates details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure to radiation, size and strength of dosage of isotopes and settings of recording equipment
• Explains procedures to patients and answers queries about processes
• Ensures patient's welfare during procedures
• Positions patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures
• Decides if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes and selects images to show medical practitioners
• Conveys findings of procedures to medical practitioners

Key values of workers in Nuclear Medicine Technologists

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Nuclear Medicine Technologists

• 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.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.