Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Nuclear Medicine Technology] From Augusta University

The nuclear medicine technologist aids in diagnosis by producing images or information of the function and structure of body organs using radioactive pharmaceuticals. Responsibilities generally include laboratory preparation, quality control and intravenous administration of radioactive pharmaceuticals; patient preparation and care in positioning for imaging procedures; monitoring operation and quality control of computer-intensive imaging equipment; and monitoring radiation safety equipment and clinical instruments. The nuclear medicine technologist takes an active part in data and image acquisition and in image processing and analysis.