Technologist Scope of Practice

The NMTCB does not define a scope of practice or practice standards for nuclear medicine technologists. The Scope of Practice or Practice Standards for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is established by the professional societies that represent nuclear medicine technologists and the nuclear medicine and nuclear medicine technologist community. Two such professional organizations represent nuclear medicine technologists and links to their respective documents appear below.

Please note that these documents are not intended to modify or alter existing tort law; rather they should serve as concise outlines of nuclear medicine technology skills and responsibilities. Also note that state regulations and institutional bylaws may take precedence over the duties outlined in these documents.

Society of Nuclear Medicine

SNM Website Home Page

SNMTS Scope of Practice and Clinical Performance Standards




American Society of Radiologic Technologists

ASRT Website Home Page

ASRT Practice Standards