Skilled occupation profile

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ANZSCO 251213

Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs or assists in performing diagnostic examinations using radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and administers radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes.

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Recent SkillSelect information for Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Public preview based on SkillSelect data as at May 2026

SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Nuclear Medicine Technologist, ANZSCO 251213. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.

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Occupation guide

Occupation details and migration pathways

This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Nuclear Medicine Technologist ANZSCO 251213.

Typical tasks and duties

Nuclear medicine technologists may perform the following tasks:

  • maintain and operate equipment such as gamma cameras and computing systems to acquire images and process and analyse patient data
  • prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals as tracers to demonstrate the function of organs in the body
  • explain procedures to patients and enquire about previous diagnostic studies and medication, making sure they receive the correct preparation for the procedure
  • check the patient's medical status and make sure that the patient's comfort, privacy and safety needs during the procedure are met
  • deliver findings of procedures to medical practitioners
  • provide treatment for cancer patients
  • perform laboratory procedures, including blood and specimen collection and quality control testing
  • make sure that radioactive materials are handled, stored and disposed of in a safe manner
  • perform routine quality control and testing procedures on instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, data, images and computing systems
  • initiate and participate in research programmes and in the development of new techniques
  • supervise students.

Skills assessment

For skilled migration purposes, Nuclear Medicine Technologist may require a suitable skills assessment. The correct assessment pathway depends on the visa stream and your personal circumstances.

Additional occupation-specific assessment information

The assessment authority for this occupation is Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) and ANZSNM skills assessment team will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from .. if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

Legacy subclass 187 pathway

Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?

If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Nuclear Medicine Technologist — ANZSCO 251213 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.

If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist historical SkillSelect report

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Mohammad Reza Azimi

Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant

Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi

This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.

Last reviewed: July 2026