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Jenna · Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

Hello,

I wanted to verify whether nuclear medicine technologists generally perform venipuncture in the normal course of their duties. I am a NYS resident and was told that they do not have the medical clearance to do so, that a nurse must start the IV for them and then they can do the appropriate "hookup" afterward. Your response is sincerely appreciated! Thanks!

moriahc · Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 5

I would like to know the answer to this question as well! I don't mind being around needles and invasive procedures, but I would rather not have to perform them myself.

cherrhealth · Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Idaho

Most states the tech does the injection of isotope. There are a few states than mandate that a nurse or physician do the injection. New York is one of them.
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moriahc · Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 5

Thanks for the info! Where could I find info on what each state allows?

hjhogle · Moderator Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 608 Location: CT

Nuclear Medicine Licensure Information from the Society of Nuclear Medicine website

http://interactive.snm.org/index.cfm?PageID=1110&RPID=1091&FileID=1795

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