u/cuppytron

I was hoping one of you could answer my question and ease my mind a little bit. I just found out I’m pregnant last week and I am starting my new nuc med job this week. I already let my lead tech know and I declared my pregnancy. The thing is, is that they do not yet have my dosimeters for me. My lead tech is on vacation and the manager of radiology is trying to accommodate me. He suggested wearing a lead apron. Is this the correct thing to do? The set up of the department is two cameras in a large open room with almost no alcove for the technologists. This is a very different set up than I’m familiar with. I am very early in my pregnancy (4.5 weeks) and I want to do everything I can do make sure I am being safe. I really appreciate any feedback any of you have for me. 

Hi all, I am a recent graduate and am set to start my new job this Monday. This morning I found out I am pregnant.. very very early. I do want to declare my pregnancy but wanted some advice about going about it. Should I contact the lead tech and let her know now? So she could potentially get a belly badge ready for me by my first day? Or should I just wait to see her on Monday and come with a pregnancy declaration? As this will be my first nuclear medicine job I’m unsure of how this all works and the politics behind it. I want to make a good first impression and don’t want this to get in the way.

Thank you so much!