Highly simplified, a typical procedure would involve discussing the procedure with the patient, injecting the radiopharmaceutical which localizes in the area of interest, then is imaged using a special camera.? It is something like taking an X-ray from the inside-out.
Some of the primary responsibilities for nuclear medical technologists (NMTs) are:
- Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals
- Work directly with patients throughout the procedure
- Work with sophisticated instrumentation and computers to generate digital images
- Evaluate new procedures
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