Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scope of Practice and Performance Standards

摘要

OVERVIEW OF DOCUMENT: This document includes the Scope of Practice and the Performance Standards for health care professionals that, for the purposes of this document, will be referred to as a nuclear medicine technologist. The spectrum of responsibilities for a nuclear medicine technologist varies widely across the United States. Practice components presented in this document include what is taught in Nuclear Medicine programs, tested by accrediting organizations, and practiced in the field. This document provides a basis for establishing the areas of knowledge and performance for the nuclear medicine technologist.