Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Combine science and technology to improve patient health and diagnose diseases.
- Play a crucial role in healthcare by using radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment.
- Capture unique body images with advanced equipment to aid in medical discoveries.
💰 Earn $125K-$165K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.Scoop
Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Record and process results of procedures.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
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