Nuclear Medicine Technologist how-to

How to Survey for Contamination

Surveys keep the workplace safe.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Surveys keep the workplace safe. In short: turn; check; survey, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Turn on the survey meter.

  2. Check background.

  3. Survey work areas.

  4. Survey hands and clothing.

  5. Decontaminate if needed.

  6. Record results.

Safety reminders for nuclear medicine technologists

  • Follow ALARA with time, distance and shielding
  • Wear dosimeters
  • Survey for contamination
  • Store radioactive materials securely

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