Navy NEC · Medical
L09A Nuclear Medicine Technologist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates and maintains gamma camera imaging equipment, devices, and probes. The technologist administers radiopharmaceuticals by injection, inhalation, or mouth using safe and effective dosing, performs diagnostic imaging, analyzes biological specimens, and assists a medical officer with radioactive therapies.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- nuclear medicine imaging
- gamma camera operation
- radiopharmaceutical administration
- radioactive dose calculation
- radiation safety
- organ function imaging
- radioactive therapy support
- patient positioning
- biological specimen analysis
- imaging quality control
Civilian Software & Tools
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Gamma camera software
Civilian Career Paths
- Radiology
- Clinical Technician
- Medical Laboratory
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Radiography
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
Career Growth
- ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
- NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification
- NMTCB PET Certification
Also Common
- Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Certification
What the Work Involves
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Related Occupations
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
- Radiation Therapists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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