Nuclear Medicine Technologists Career

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

The main tasks and work activities of Nuclear Medicine Technologists are to record patient medical histories, calculate numerical data for medical activities, operate diagnostic imaging equipment, create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. In general, for the Nuclear Medicine Technologists, critical Thinking, active Listening, speaking, reading Comprehension and other 14 skills are required.

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General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Most Nuclear Medicine Technologists occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Nuclear Medicine Technologists tasks, skills, and ability page.

The following graph shows the percentage of earned degrees held by Nuclear Medicine Technologists occupational group.

Less than a High School Diploma

0.00%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

0.00%

Post-Secondary Certificate

4.24%

Some College Courses

1.81%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

62.63%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

31.32%

Vocational Programs for Nuclear Medicine Technologists Career

1 vocational program is closely related to the Nuclear Medicine Technologists occupation - Nuclear Medical Technology, Technologist. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.

Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control, laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid, administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $3,000

Average Program Length: 1,780 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 12 Months

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Schools for Nuclear Medicine Technologists Occupation

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Nuclear Medicine Technologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.

New Haven, CT

Gateway Community College

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 99 programs to 5,578 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $14,140