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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

OSCA 263131·ANZSCO 251213

Employed

880

Part-time share

29.7%

Female share

68.4%

Median age

34 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Prepares and administers radionuclides or radiopharmaceuticals to detect, diagnose or treat diseases, using specialised imaging equipment.

What they typically do

  • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals or radionuclides to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
  • Operates and performs quality control on imaging equipment, including positron emission tomograpy/computed tomography (PET/CT), PET/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI), Gamma Cameras, single-photon emission computed tomography/CT (SPECT/CT) cameras and bone density scanners
  • Produces and analyses diagnostic images to identify abnormalities or diseases
  • Maintains detailed records of patients' procedures
  • Adheres to safety standards for the appropriate use, storage and disposal of radioactive materials
  • Provides patient education and instructions regarding imaging procedures and preparations, and provides patients with assistance during procedures

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
34.3%
VIC
29.9%
QLD
18.1%
WA
7.3%
SA
5.8%
ACT
1.9%
TAS
1.6%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.