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nuclear medicine radiographer
Concept overview
Code
2269.8.2
Description
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.
Regulatory Aspect
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Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
adhere to organisational code of ethics
administer contrast media
administer radiopharmaceuticals
analyse X-ray imagery
apply context specific clinical competences
apply organisational techniques
apply radiation protection procedures
apply radiological health sciences
calculate exposure to radiation
communicate in healthcare
comply with legislation related to health care
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
conduct cancer screening tests
conduct video telemetry
contribute to continuity of health care
deal with emergency care situations
determine imaging techniques to be performed
determine medical images' diagnostic suitability
determine patient's exposure factors
empathise with the healthcare user
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
ensure safety of healthcare users
follow clinical guidelines
handle radiopharmaceuticals
implant brachytherapy treatments
interact with healthcare users
listen actively
maintain imaging equipment
manage healthcare users' data
manage radiology information system
operate medical imaging equipment
perform nuclear medicine procedures
post-process medical images
prepare for nuclear medicine procedures
prepare patients for imaging procedures
provide psychological support to patients
respond to changing situations in health care
undertake post-examination activities
use nuclear medicine techniques
work in multidisciplinary health teams
Essential Knowledge
evidence-based radiography practice
first aid
health care legislation
health care occupation-specific ethics
human anatomy
human physiology
hygiene in a health care setting
medical contrast agents
medical oncology
medical terminology
paediatrics
pharmaceutical products
radiation physics in healthcare
radiation protection
radiobiology
Optional Skills and Competences
administer radiotherapy
conduct health related research
conduct radiotherapy computer planning
identify progression of disease
interpret medical images
perform clinical research in radiography
prepare radiopharmaceuticals
use foreign languages for health-related research
use foreign languages in patient care
Optional Knowledge
Skills & Competences
Concept status
Status
released
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