Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive substances) 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:

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 degrees are offered in colleges and universities.

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I think that I would want to be a nuclear medicine technologist because it looks like an interesting job.