Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive substances) to detect and treat disease. They then position equipment over patients to make images. These pictures allow physicians to identify abnormal areas. This helps in diagnosing illness.

Nuclear medicine technologists explain these tests to the patients and administer radioactive doses by mouth or injection.  They also perform laboratory tests on tissue samples.  They must follow strict safety regulations due to the dangers of radiation effects to their bodies and organs. 

Average Salary: $28,000- $42,000

Educational Requirements:

Student should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school. Nuclear medicine technology training programs vary in length from one four years. One year programs that lead to certificate are offered by hospitals. Associate and bachelor’s degree are offered in colleges and universities.  

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I would not want to be a nuclear medicine technologist because this career doesn’t really speak to me and I really am not see this career as my future job.