Sentences with phrase «of nuclear medicine procedures»

More than ever, it is important that we educate others (patients, referring physicians, students, and even politicians) on the utility of nuclear medicine procedures and their benefits over other treatment and imaging modalities.

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The Cardiovascular Council consists of Society members interested in the performance and application of cardiovascular nuclear medicine procedures.

This magazine is fully dedicated to educate non-nuclear medicine professionals about diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and to promote the safe use of nuclear medicine for the betterment of the popu

The scope of practice in nuclear medicine technology includes, but is not limited to, the following areas and responsibilities: Patient Care; Quality Control; Diagnostic Procedures; Radiopharmaceuticals; In - Vivo Diagnostic Testing; In - Vitro Diagnostic Testing; Transmission Imaging; Radionuclide Therapy and Radiation Safety.

A typical nuclear medicine procedure may impart a radiation dose to the patient comparable to about one to four years of natural background radiation depending on the type of study.1 As with X-rays, the value of diagnostic imaging is great and the risks are negligible compared to the health benefits of having the procedure.

Nuclear medicine is also different from other imaging procedures in that it determines the presence of disease based on biological changes in tissue rather than changes in anatomy.

Radiation dose for all nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures should be optimized so that the patient receives the smallest possible amount of radiopharmaceutical that will provide the appropriate diagnostic information.

When nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures are performed correctly on appropriate patients, the benefits of the procedure very far outweigh the potential risks.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section as part of the SNMMI, is constantly striving to make a difference in the way nuclear medicine and molecular imaging technologists receive academic and continuing education as well as information concerning new procedures, technologies and equNuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section as part of the SNMMI, is constantly striving to make a difference in the way nuclear medicine and molecular imaging technologists receive academic and continuing education as well as information concerning new procedures, technologies and eqMedicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section as part of the SNMMI, is constantly striving to make a difference in the way nuclear medicine and molecular imaging technologists receive academic and continuing education as well as information concerning new procedures, technologies and equnuclear medicine and molecular imaging technologists receive academic and continuing education as well as information concerning new procedures, technologies and eqmedicine and molecular imaging technologists receive academic and continuing education as well as information concerning new procedures, technologies and equipment.

Performed proper handling of patient tissue samples, patient IV access, Porta - Cath access, responding to IV contrast reactions, and the administration of medications necessary in Nuclear Medicine procedures.

Among the various duties, some of the specific duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is to explain the procedure / tests to the patient, prepare a dose, as per the set safety protocols and the doctors prescription, administering the drug and operating the camera's or scanners to ascertain the dosage has been delivered correctly.

Keywords can be job titles (radiologic technologist, diagnostic medical sonographer), skills or areas of specialty (nuclear medicine, ultrasound, fluoroscopic procedures), and credentials (ARRT certification, CRT, CPR).

EXPERIENCE Radiology Technologist September 2008 - September 2009 Godwin Corporation, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Proficient in all clerical aspects of radiology to include patient check - in, informed consent, and use of CHCS and PACS programs Fluoroscopic exams to include pediatric and adult barium enemas, esophagrams, G.I. studies, VCUG's, HSG's, and modified barium swallows Use of portable C - arm in operating room procedures to include orthopedic, spinal, abdominal, urologic, vascular, and interventional radiology cases Operation of stationary C - arm in upper and lower extremity arthrogram studies and lumbar punctures Preparation of contrast material for gastrointestinal, gynecological, urologic, intravenous and intra-arterial studies Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic x-rays to include upper and lower extremities, cranium, chest and abdomen Proficient in emergency patient care protocol to include CPR, oxygen administration, suction and use of monitoring systems such as EKG and blood pressure equipment Adherence to all radiation protection standards in accordance with ALARA Instruction of Army Radiology students in all aspects of radiography Radiology Specialist (Active Duty) February 2008 - July 2008 U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI Diagnostic radiographic imaging using digital, portable, C - arm and plain film systems Fluoroscopic, orthopedic and operating room radiography utilizing GE, Siemens, Canon, and Fuji equipment Interventional procedures to include aortograms, peripheral and cerebral angiography, venography, femoral runoffs, arthrograms, fistulagrams and lumbar punctures Preparation and set up of sterile field and instruments for interventional and fluoroscopic procedures using proper sterile technique Proper set up and use of intra-arterial and intravenous injector systems Experience with reconstruction, subtraction, road mapping and duplication of digital images Orientation to additional radiology modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, CT and mammography