Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Duties and Responsibilities: Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radio pharmaceuticals (radioactive substance) 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.

Salary: $28,000 - $42,000

Education: 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’s degrees are offered in colleges and universities. Courses include training in safety, radiation procedures, physical science, effects of radiation to the body and organs, and computer techniques.,

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I Think I would because the fact that you need a lot off knowledge and because off the money , Also because off the opportunities it give you to learn more about interesting things.