ISCO Specialization 2269.8.2 Nuclear Medicine Radiographer

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Definition

Nuclear Medicine Radiographer: Nuclear Medicine Radiographers plan, prepare and perform nuclear medicine examinations, post-processing and treatment with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging and radiopharmaceuticals.

Essential Skills

  • Handle Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Human Anatomy
  • Interact With Healthcare Users
  • Operate Medical Imaging Equipment
  • Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
  • Radiation Physics In Healthcare
  • Apply Radiation Protection Procedures
  • Evidence-Based Radiography Practice
  • Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
  • Radiobiology
  • Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
  • Empathise With The Healthcare User
  • Ensure Compliance With Radiation Protection Regulations
  • Perform Nuclear Medicine Procedures
  • Medical Oncology
  • Manage Healthcare Users' Data
  • Provide Psychological Support To Patients
  • Administer Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Deal With Emergency Care Situations
  • Medical Terminology
  • Adhere To Organisational Code Of Ethics
  • Radiation Protection
  • Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
  • Manage Radiology Information System
  • Determine Medical Images' Diagnostic Suitability
  • Administer Contrast Media
  • Use Nuclear Medicine Techniques
  • Listen Actively
  • Post-Process Medical Images
  • Paediatrics
  • Maintain Imaging Equipment
  • Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
  • Pharmaceutical Products
  • Calculate Exposure To Radiation
  • Apply Radiological Health Sciences
  • Undertake Post-Examination Activities
  • First Aid
  • Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
  • Health Care Legislation
  • Determine Patient'S Exposure Factors
  • Medical Contrast Agents
  • Apply Organisational Techniques
  • Prepare Patients For Imaging Procedures
  • Prepare For Nuclear Medicine Procedures
  • Respond To Changing Situations In Health Care
  • Human Physiology
  • Determine Imaging Techniques To Be Performed
  • Follow Clinical Guidelines
  • Contribute To Continuity Of Health Care
  • Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
  • Health Care Occupation-Specific Ethics


Optional Skills

  • Conduct Health Related Research
  • Employ Foreign Languages In Care
  • Perform Clinical Research In Radiography
  • Employ Foreign Languages For Health-Related Research
  • Interpret Medical Images
  • Psychology
  • Interpret Radiology Examinations
  • Development Trends In Radiography
  • Prepare Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Identify Progression Of Disease


Higher Level