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Jenna
Joined: 10 Jan 2007
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 Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:47 pm Post subject: NM & needles |
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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! |
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moriahc
Joined: 25 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:28 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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cherrhealth
Joined: 11 Jul 2006
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Location: Idaho
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:26 pm Post subject: Venipuncture |
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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
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Thanks for the info! Where could I find info on what each state allows? |
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hjhogle
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FENRO
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: NM & needles |
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| Jenna wrote: | 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! |
Hi:
We in Texas can perform the intravenous administration of the radiopharmaceuticals, or others substances (saline, adenosin, CCK) in order to get the procedures done. We just need to be registered by the State Health Dept. Also we can start iv, or put media contrast. |
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robemmy
Joined: 11 Jun 2009
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Location: Ireland
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| Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:17 am Post subject: nuc med and venupunture |
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well in ireland where i practice nuclear medicine radiographers/tech do all their intravenous injections , but you would have had a training programme done in canulation and IV administration , and certified. |
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