Nuclear Medicine Update 2027
Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM)
Nuclear Medicine Technology / Science
Nuclear Medicine Technologists are responsible for initial patient interaction, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and utilizing skills in image manipulation, physics, anatomy and physiology. They require strong communication and empathy skills and may work in laboratory environments. The profession is regulated by AHPRA in Australia and MRTB in New Zealand.
Nuclear Medicine Physicians
Nuclear Medicine Physicians are doctors with specialist training who use expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to determine diagnoses from nuclear medicine camera systems and administer therapy doses. They are regulated by AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia.
Nuclear Medicine Physics
Nuclear Medicine Physicists are specialized physics graduates with deep understanding of ionizing radiation and its interaction with matter. They determine radiation dosimetry, enhance imaging performance, and conduct quality academic research. They typically work in tertiary hospitals, academic institutions and private companies.
Radiopharmacy
Radiopharmacists are experts in preparation, dispensing and administration of radiopharmaceuticals. They work in tertiary hospitals, research facilities, academia or private industry, ensuring safety and quality of preparations, staff education, quality assurance and patient information.