A device that is a component of a teletherapy radionuclide system (commonly known as a cobalt therapy machine) and that is a powered/programmable table specifically designed to position and support a patient during treatments administered using a therapeutic radionuclide teletherapy system (e.g., a Cobalt-60 teletherapy system). It has electronic and/or software controls for table top height and positioning. It can be a stationary or mobile unit, or incorporated as an integral component of a radionuclide teletherapy system or gantry configuration.