A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of nuclear medicine technologists engaged in preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies. Responsibilities include:

• Assigns workers to prepare radiopharmaceuticals, perform nuclear medicine studies, and conduct laboratory tests, and monitors activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy of procedures.
• Writes computer protocols for diagnostic studies.
• Develops protocols for new and revised procedures and trains department workers in overall operation of department and use of equipment.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician or other qualified medical personnel.
• Implements and supervises radiation safety policies and procedures to ensure safety of personnel and legal requirements are met for handling and disposing of radioactive materials.
• Assists in coordinating activities with other departments and in resolving operating problems.
• Performs duties of nuclear medicine technologist as needed.