Profession
Nuclear Medicine
Molecular diagnostics of the future
Nuclear medicine is a field of medical imaging and treatment that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to see how organs work and to treat certain diseases. Professionals in this field prepare and give radiopharmaceuticals, operate cameras that detect the radiation, and produce images that help doctors find cancer, heart disease, thyroid problems, and bone conditions. Your day includes preparing patients, explaining the procedure, following strict radiation safety rules, running scans, checking image quality, and keeping careful records.
Average salary
$15,000 – $40,000
Education
10 years
Employability
88%
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Being a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
The ASMIRT explains the role, the work and what the career involves.
Career Profile: Nuclear Medicine
Loma Linda University Health introduces careers in nuclear medicine.
What It Takes: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
A technologist profiled by New Mexico PBS describes the job and what it takes.
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How much does a Nuclear Medicine professional earn?▾
Salary ranges from $15,000 – $40,000 per month, depending on specialization, region, and experience. Professionals in major cities tend to earn above the national average.
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