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nuclear medicine radiographer

Nuclear medicine radiographers plan, prepare and perform nuclear medicine examinations, post-processing and treatment with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging and radiopharmaceuticals.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

radiobiology pharmaceutical products human physiology health care occupation-specific ethics radiation physics in healthcare medical contrast agents radiation protection paediatrics medical terminology evidence-based radiography practice human anatomy medical oncology health care legislation hygiene in a health care setting first aid

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electroencephalography psychology development trends in radiography

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice contribute to continuity of health care empathise with the healthcare user use nuclear medicine techniques determine patient's exposure factors interact with healthcare users post-process medical images undertake post-examination activities communicate in healthcare calculate exposure to radiation administer contrast media administer radiopharmaceuticals respond to changing situations in health care work in multidisciplinary health teams follow clinical guidelines manage healthcare users' data comply with legislation related to health care determine imaging techniques to be performed operate medical imaging equipment apply radiological health sciences implant brachytherapy treatments apply radiation protection procedures adhere to organisational code of ethics provide psychological support to patients conduct video telemetry ensure safety of healthcare users deal with emergency care situations apply context specific clinical competences perform nuclear medicine procedures analyse X-ray imagery handle radiopharmaceuticals apply organisational techniques determine medical images' diagnostic suitability listen actively prepare for nuclear medicine procedures ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations prepare patients for imaging procedures maintain imaging equipment conduct cancer screening tests manage radiology information system

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct radiotherapy computer planning prepare radiopharmaceuticals administer radiotherapy use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care perform clinical research in radiography interpret medical images identify progression of disease conduct health related research

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)