Nuclear Medicine Technologist

                    Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

  Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive substances) to detect and treat a disease. They position equipment over the patients to make images. The pictures allow physicians to identify abnormal areas. It helps to diagnose illnesses. They also explain the test to the patients and administer radioactive doses by injection or by mouth. Nuclear Medicine Technologist also preform laboratory test on tissue samples. It’s a must that they follow strict safety regulations due to the dangers of the radiation effect their bodies and organs. The work is done in specialized hospital departments, clinics, or laboratories.

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

Educational Requirements:

             Students should take the most challenging science, math and English courses that are available in high school. Nuclear medicine technologist programs are in length from one to four years. A one year program that is lead to certification is offered by hospitals. Associate and Bachelors degrees are offered in colleges and universities. The courses include training in safety, radiation procedures, physical science, effects of radiation to the body and the organs, and computer techniques. Most states require licensing, and all technologists must meet the federal standards for administering and the use of radioactive material.

Reflection: This seems like a cool job but I wouldn’t want to become this due to the fact that it seems very hard. I’d fear not doing anything right and staying safe all the time.