Nuclear Medicine
Technologist
Duties and Responsibilities: Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and
administer radio pharmaceuticals (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.
Their work is performed in specialized hospital departments, clinics,
or laboratories. Level of work performed
varies depending upon level of training and education completed.
Average Salary: $28,000 -
$42,000
Educational Requirements: Students should take the most challenging
science, math, and English courses available in high school.
Nuclear medicine technology training programs vary in length from one
to four years. One year programs that
lead to certification are offered by hospitals.
Associate and bachelor degrees are offered in colleges and
universities. Courses include training
in safety, radiation procedures, physical science, and effects of radiation to
the body and organs, and computer techniques.
Almost all states require licensing, and all technologists must meet
federal standards for administering and using of radioactive materials.
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