Qualification

A bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology from a recognized university, OR

A bachelor’s degree in science from a recognized university and a postgraduate degree/diploma in nuclear medicine technology from a recognized university.

AERB ELORA no for Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

• Ensure the proper functioning of all nuclear medicine equipment and carry out periodic calibrations, quality assurance checks, and maintenance.
• Verify radiopharmaceutical quality requirements, the route of administration, and the accuracy of dosage before administering it to a patient and take precautions to prevent misadministration.
• Prevent spillage of radioactivity or contamination of the patient, premises, persons, and materials during the dispensing and administration of radioactivity.
• Report any mishap in dispensing/administration of dosage to the patient or any unusual incident to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and the nuclear medicine physician.
• Assist the RSO in maintaining records of sources and radioactive waste.