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Rating Scale:

1 – Novice (Little to no experience, requires supervision)

2 – Basic (Some experience, needs occasional assistance)

3 – Proficient (Comfortable performing independently)

4 – Expert (Highly experienced, can train others)

General Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Patient preparation and positioning for nuclear medicine scans

Administering radiopharmaceuticals safely

Ensuring image quality and proper acquisition techniques

Recognizing and correcting imaging artifacts

Bone Scan

Performing whole-body and limited bone scans

Recognizing indications for bone scanning (metastases, fractures, osteomyelitis)

Utilizing SPECT for bone imaging

Identifying normal and abnormal uptake patterns

Lung Scan (V/Q Scan)

Administering radiopharmaceuticals for ventilation and perfusion imaging

Properly positioning patients for optimal imaging

Differentiating pulmonary embolism from other pathologies

Correlating findings with other diagnostic imaging modalities

Renal Flow & Function Studies

Performing renal perfusion, function, and cortical imaging

Using diuretic (Lasix) and ACE inhibitor (Captopril) challenge protocols

Evaluating renal transplant function and obstruction

Differentiating between obstructive and non-obstructive uropathy

Tumor Localization & Oncology Imaging

Performing PET/CT imaging for tumor localization

Identifying primary and metastatic cancer involvement

Evaluating response to therapy through follow-up imaging

Assisting with sentinel lymph node mapping

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)

Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals for cardiac imaging

Conducting stress and rest imaging protocols

Understanding and applying gating techniques in cardiac imaging

Analyzing perfusion defects in ischemic heart disease

Nuclear Medicine SPECT Imaging

Performing SPECT for brain, cardiac, and bone imaging

Recognizing normal vs. abnormal SPECT findings

Utilizing proper reconstruction techniques

Troubleshooting common SPECT image artifacts

Thyroid Studies

Performing thyroid uptake and scan procedures

Administering and measuring iodine uptake

Differentiating between hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and thyroid nodules

Assisting in pre- and post-therapy evaluations for thyroid cancer

Radiopharmaceuticals & Pharmacology

Knowledge of commonly used radiopharmaceuticals

Handling and calculating dose activity levels accurately

Recognizing adverse reactions to radiopharmaceuticals

Understanding drug interactions affecting nuclear medicine imaging

Radiation Safety & Compliance

Adhering to ALARA principles for radiation protection

Monitoring patient and staff radiation exposure

Handling and disposing of radioactive materials properly

Ensuring compliance with NRC, FDA, and state regulations

Equipment & Quality Control

Operating and maintaining PET/SPECT cameras

Performing daily quality control on imaging systems

Calibrating dose calibrators and gamma cameras

Troubleshooting basic technical and imaging issues

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