Nuclear medicine technologist, Kaihangarau rongoā karihi
Also known as
- Nuclear radiographer, radioisotope technician, medical radiation technologist
Nuclear medicine technologists operate imaging equipment to help diagnose and treat diseases. They also prepare radioactive substances and administer these to patients.
Your pay could be
$65K
Lower
$87K to $135K
Most common
$153K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
5-6 years
Nuclear medicine technologists
- usually work shifts, including evenings, but may work regular business hours or part time
- usually work in hospitals and health centres
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- operate specialist medical equipment
- inject radioactive material into patients for imaging
- take medical images
- analyse medical images
- diagnose medical conditions
- explain medical procedures to patients
- prepare patients for medical procedures
- work with other medical professionals
- communicate with whānau and caregivers
- follow health and safety rules
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a nuclear medicine technologist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in radiology, radiography and radiation therapy or similar area
- a clinical training position in nuclear medicine from an approved clinical centre
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine) from the University of Auckland
- an Annual Practising Certificate
You may need
- a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
- experience in similar work
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
Te Poari Ringa Hangarua Iraruke
Phone Number,04 801 6250
mrt@medsci.co.nz
https://www.mrtboard.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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