Nuclear Medicine Technician

0 - 5 Years of Experience rupess outline icon

Not disclosed time outline icon

Full Time

Star Hospitals, Nanakaramguda, Hyderabad

time outline icon Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Posted on 13-02-2024

1 Vacancy

Description

Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients orally, intravenously, or by other routes according to physician orders.
Operate gamma cameras, PET scanners, and other nuclear medicine equipment to acquire images of organs, tissues, and physiological processes.
Position patients appropriately and monitor them during imaging procedures to ensure safety and image quality.
Follow established protocols for various nuclear medicine studies, including bone scans, cardiac imaging, thyroid scans, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans.
Handle and store radiopharmaceuticals safely and securely in accordance with regulatory guidelines and departmental protocols.
Prepare radiopharmaceutical doses accurately and verify patient identification and dosage information prior to administration.
Dispose of radioactive materials and contaminated waste according to radiation safety procedures and institutional policies.
Perform quality control tests on imaging equipment, radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging parameters to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and report equipment malfunctions or deviations to appropriate personnel.
Maintain records of quality control tests, equipment maintenance, and radiation exposure monitoring to comply with regulatory requirements.