MRS Week: Nuclear Medicine Technologists

In recognition of Medical Radiation Sciences Week, check out this trivia.

Nuclear Medicine (L-R): Megan Ellis MRT(N), Andrea Sereda MRT(N))

Today we are putting a spotlight on the Nuclear Medicine Technologists. These professionals prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to the patient by means of injection, inhalation or ingestion. The radiopharmaceuticals are processed by organs and tissues and the technologist records their function using specialized cameras. Some studies involve computer recordings and image enhancement. Nuclear Medicine Technologists may also be involved in determining the concentration of various hormones or drugs in the patient’s body fluid by using radioactive chemicals, as well as molecular imaging techniques.

Thank you to our Nuclear Medicine Technologists for illuminating the invisible and advancing the art and science of medical imaging!