Skills in Demand visa subclass 482
A temporary employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an approved DAMA employer and applicable labour agreement arrangements.
Learn moreNuclear Medicine Technologist – ANZSCO 251213
DAMA OCCUPATION OVERVIEW
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
ANZSCO 251213
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ANZSCO 251213) is available under selected DAMA arrangements. Participating regions, occupation conditions, concessions and employer-sponsored visa pathways may vary between DAMAs. Review the current regions and requirements below.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and duties
Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs or assists in performing diagnostic examinations using radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and administers radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes.
Typical tasks and duties
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 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.
Employer-sponsored pathways
Possible DAMA pathways
Availability depends on the relevant DAMA agreement, occupation conditions, concessions, employer endorsement, nomination requirements and the applicant’s circumstances.
Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186
A permanent employer-sponsored pathway that may be available where the relevant DAMA agreement and nomination requirements permit it.
Learn moreSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494
A provisional regional employer-sponsored pathway that may be available through an endorsed employer in a participating DAMA region.
Learn moreDAMA availability
Occupation available in 1 DAMA region
Nuclear Medicine Technologist is recorded as available in the DAMA regions listed below. Open a region card to review the relevant regional DAMA information.
Important notes
- Inclusion on a DAMA occupation list does not guarantee employer sponsorship, endorsement, nomination or visa eligibility.
- Occupation conditions, concessions and visa pathways vary between DAMAs and may change over time.
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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
