The Day in the Life of a Nuclear Medical Technician
- 1. Kyra Gordon Section 2 November 21, 2013 Assignment 2.0 http://www.kch.hhsc.org/Resources/11242/FileRepository/Photos%20%20Services/KCH_Imaging_Nuclear_Medicine.jpg
- 2. general. http://www.johnstoncc.edu/nuclearmedicinetechnology.aspx A nuclear medicine technician has relatively simple tasks They must give a patient a substance that will show any abnormalities in the body Patients will undergo a short scan to detect these issues
- 3. health care region. This occupation specializes in disease diagnosis Diagnostic and imaging professionals
- 4. working conditions. There is not much physical activity involved in this occupation The environment may either be busy/relaxed or subtly busy http://www.atlantichealth.org/atlantic/
- 5. places of employment. Hospital or Facility that specializes in imaging
- 6. education. Bachelor/Associate’s in Nuclear Medicine Technology An internship in a similar capacity http://blogs.luc.edu/hubbub/files/2012/11/25291-diploma-and-degree-cap.jpg
- 7. certifications. Requirements vary by state 21-month certification program Recognized by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiological Technicians
- 8. wages. $68,570/year $33/hour http://www.elephantjournal.com/2013/10/why-sex-educators-wont-ask-for-money-dave-booda/ Hours are dependent on workplace
- 9. summary. Flexible hours Pay is descent Job does not require constant motion Simple tasks are needed to perform Extensive education is not needed http://www.wvuhradtech.com/nuclear%20medicine.htm
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