This is the single class in the Nuclear Medicine Laboratory Technologist series that is responsible for performing experimental laboratory tests on animals using radiopharmaceuticals for the purpose of determining future clinical usage. Positions in this class administer radiopharmaceuticals to animals that have been given radioactive lymphocytes, perform nuclear imaging, and conduct other laboratory experiments involving radiopharmaceuticals and radiochemicals.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty involving laboratory procedures using radiopharmaceuticals. Responsibilities involve procuring animals and supplies; scheduling and performing animal research studies; and assisting in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals. Performs nuclear imaging to acquire data for analysis. Uses gamma well counter to determine distribution of the radiopharmaceutical. Ensures compliance with all state and federal codes regarding radiation safety. Serves as a lead worker by coordinating work flow of the laboratory and instructing students in laboratory procedures.

Supervision Given: Supervision is not a factor; however, positions serve as a lead worker in assigning tasks and instructing students and other research assistants in specific laboratory tests.

Supervision Received: Receives general guidance from supervisor regarding new procedures and in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Scope: Positions in this class support the research of radiopharmaceuticals for clinical use.

Impact of Actions: Work has a moderate impact on the future use of radiopharmaceuticals and of the safe handling of radiopharmaceutical and radioactive waste in the performance of laboratory experiments.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contact with faculty, students Frequent external contact with vendors to procure equipment and supplies.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of general laboratory procedures and of radiation safety.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to conduct radiological laboratory procedures and to perform nuclear imaging.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Nuclear Medicine.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in a nuclear medicine laboratory.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class has been revised as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program, and replaces the Nuclear Medicine Technologist B class, effective August 1990.