Nuclear Medicine Technologists are key personnel in the use of high tech equipment in the diagnosis of many illnesses. As well as being able to operate the equipment they must be able to handle patients in a professional and caring way that minimises their physical and mental stress, but at the same time obtains the information required to aid diagnosis of their problems. A large proportion of the Technologists time is spent working with patients.
The work will include:
Nuclear Medicine Technologists need the ability to operate in three areas that are often regarded as incompatible. These are physics, biology and the ability to handle people. A good understanding of Physics, Radiation Protection, Computers, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Patient Care is required.
About 50% of Nuclear Medicine Technologists are trained first as Radiographers. The remainder are trained directly as Technologists using in-service training schemes coupled with vocational degrees and post graduate diplomas.
For further information contact:
Bob Blair
Principal Technologist
Regional Medical Physics Department
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Telephone: 0191-569-9035
Jim Reid
Chief Clinical Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Department
Whittington Hospital
Highgate Hill
London
N19 5NF
Tel: 020-7288-5517 (direct line)
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