Nuclear Medicine Technologist Skill Assessment
Occupation Code
251213List
MLTSSL
Descriptions
Performs or assists in performing diagnostic examinations using radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and administers radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes under the direction of specialist Medical Practitioners. Registration or licensing is required.
Job Description
- Receiving referrals from Medical Practitioners to perform medical imaging and radiation treatment of patients
- Determining the appropriate equipment to use, such as X-ray equipment, radiation scanners, fluoroscopes, ultrasound equipment, nuclear instrumentation, angiography equipment and computed tomography (CT) equipment, and selecting the appropriate equipment settings to provide the diagnostic information requested by Medical Practitioners
- Calculating details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure to radiation, size and strength of dosage of isotopes, and settings of recording equipment
- Explaining procedures to patients and answering patients' inquiries about processes
- Ensuring patients' welfare during procedures
- Positioning patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures
- Viewing the screen and deciding if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, and selecting images to show Medical Practitioners
- Conveying findings of procedures to Medical Practitioners
Types of visas you can apply for
Common visa types
Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other visa types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream