Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
1. Dispense, assay, and administer prescribed radiopharmaceuticals intravenously, subcutaneously, or orally.
2. Acquire appropriate, diagnostic quality images using overly complex hybrid gamma cameras and computer systems, using techniques adapted to the individual patient’s condition.
3. Analyse and process acquired data, to produce images, graphs and data from which clinical diagnosis can be achieved.
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Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
4. Radiography degree or equivalent
5. State registration
6. Clean driving licence
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Significant experience in clinical nuclear medicine
8. QA of equipment
Technical skills
Essential criteria
9. Administration of radioactive medicines intravenously and subcutaneously
10. To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues
11. Ability to communicate complex information effectively
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of CT contrast administration
Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. Sound level of understanding of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and radiation protection
14. Sound level of understanding of related legislation
Other requirements
Essential criteria
15. Manual dexterity and physical strength
16. Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role