<ul><li>Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.</li><li>Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.</li><li>Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.</li><li>Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.</li><li>Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.</li><li>Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.</li><li>Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.</li><li>Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.</li><li>Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.</li><li>Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.</li></ul>

Nuclear Medicine Technologist