NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGY

Technical Standards

The prospective Nuclear Medicine Technology student must possess sufficient strength, motor coordination and manual dexterity to:

• Perform essential physical tasks required in nuclear medicine training (e.g., positioning patients, using imaging equipment controls, and handling routine lab/clinical tasks).
• Maintain physical endurance and work safely for the scheduled duration of labs/clinical rotations.
• Safely perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and fine motor control (e.g., equipment operation, labeling, preparation tasks consistent with training).
• Move safely through clinical environments (including walking, standing, and transferring patients as required by training policies and under supervision).

The prospective Nuclear Medicine Technology student must:

• Use judgment, prioritize tasks, and perform multiple steps of procedures safely and accurately.
• Follow protocols and apply safety principles during procedures, including radiation safety and infection control requirements.
• Recognize limits and seek assistance appropriately when unsure or when safety concerns arise.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and appropriate conduct in clinical and classroom environments.
• Adhere to attendance, punctuality, and academic/clinical performance requirements.
• Comply with HIPAA/privacy and institutional policies for patient information and documentation.

Radiation Safety & Compliance

The prospective Nuclear Medicine Technology student must be able to consistently:

• Follow radiation safety procedures required for clinical practice (e.g., time/distance/shielding, ALARA principles, keeping exposure controlled).
• Use radiation monitoring devices and follow required processes for dosimetry and exposure reporting as instructed.
• Comply with all policies regarding contamination control, waste disposal, and emergency response related to radiation incidents.

Infection Control & Biohazard Safety

The prospective Nuclear Medicine Technology student must be able to consistently:

• Follow infection-control practices (e.g., hand hygiene, PPE use, safe handling of specimens/materials as assigned and trained).
• Comply with established safety procedures to reduce risk of exposure to blood/body fluids and other hazards.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to this program. Candidates who indicate that they cannot meet one or more of the expectations will be reviewed further by the Admissions Committee and Program Director to determine if reasonable accommodations might be possible to facilitate successful completion of the program.