Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Nuclear Medicine Technologist I focuses on records all necessary data in patient charts as required and appropriate.

Skills and requirements

• Records all necessary data in patient charts as required and appropriate.
• Completion of diploma from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) Program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT).
• Radiopharmacy skills: Able to label WBCs and RBCs.

Candidate fit

• Ensures that the quality of patient care is maintained at a high level.
• Review documentation to ensure that there are no errors in patient identification and that the correct examination is performed.
• Prepares, explains, and positions the patient for the examination.

Additional role context

• Prepares and/or administers Radiopharmaceutical agents as authorized.
• Reviews images for completeness of examination, sorts images, and checks with the Radiologist when necessary.
• Maintains quality control in the performance of all procedures.