Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Use a scanner to create images of various areas of a patient's body.

Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients undergoing scans. The radioactive drugs cause abnormal areas of the body to appear different from normal areas in the images.

Wages	$49.00 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	Associate's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
On the Job	Work Activities Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Position patients for treatment or examination. Record patient medical histories. Gather medical information from patient histories. Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples. Process x-rays or other medical images.
Career Pathways	Diagnostic Services
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