Nuclear Medicine Technician

Role & responsibilities

A Nuclear Medicine Technician specializing in PET - CT and Gamma Camera operations prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, runs hybrid imaging hardware, and ensures strict radiation safety.

• Radiopharmaceutical Handling: Prepare, measure, calculate, and administer diagnostic or therapeutic radiotracers (via intravenous, oral, or subcutaneous routes) using precision dose calibrators.
• PET/CT and Gamma Camera Operation: Perform high-resolution imaging studies on multi-head gamma cameras, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT scanners.
• Patient Care & Screening: Screen patients for contraindications (pregnancy, allergies, renal status), obtain consent, position patients for optimal scan quality/comfort, and monitor vital signs or adverse reactions.
• Quality Control & Maintenance: Perform daily quality control (QC) and calibration checks on imaging systems, dose calibrators, and survey meters.
• Radiation Safety & Disposal: Follow strict ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles, handle unsealed radioactive sources, and safely manage/dispose of radioactive waste.
• Data & Image Processing: Reconstruct and process cross-sectional or 3D functional images using advanced workstation software, and flag critical or urgent pathologies to the nuclear medicine physician.
• Documentation: Maintain complete digital records in electronic medical records (EMR) regarding patient doses, scan times, safety logs, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred candidate profile

• Male Candidate having experience in PET-CT & GAMA Scan