Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
16W0 Nuclear Medicine
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Nuclear medicine specialists examine patients, conduct appropriate tests, interpret findings, and use radionuclides to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders. They administer treatment and train and supervise technicians in handling equipment, caring for radioactive materials, and protecting against radiation hazards.
Core Skills
- radiopharmaceutical selection
- nuclear imaging interpretation
- radionuclide therapy
- patient clinical assessment
- radiation safety management
- radioactive materials control
- technologist supervision
- diagnostic report writing
- treatment response monitoring
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- ACOM Solutions RAPID EMR
- Advanced Data Systems MedicsRis
- Allscripts PM
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Radiology
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- Certified Coding Specialist: Physician Based (CCS-P)
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
Career Growth
- Diplomate in Nuclear Medicine
- Board Certification in Nuclear Medicine (ABNM)
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
- Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
- Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
- Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
- Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
Related Occupations
- Cardiologists
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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