Gamma camera workflow automation

A method for setting up and performing a medical imaging session of a subject using a gamma camera includes selecting an imaging procedure on an input terminal. A procedure table is electronically accessed to retrieve at least one of: (1) an identification of a collimator to be used with a detector head in the selected imaging procedure; and (2) an initial imaging position of the detector head for the selected imaging procedure. A currently mounted collimator that is currently attached to the detector head is electronically identified. At least one of: (1) loading the identified collimator onto the detector head; and (2) positioning the detector head in the identified initial imaging position, is automatically controlled.