Careers

Bone scan

Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) is a dynamic medical career that can combine your interpersonal and technology skills. Nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) use radioactive materials to detect the presence of disease or injury. Using high-tech cameras, technologists create images to provide information about the structure and function of virtually every major organ system within the body. Nuclear medicine technologists are also involved in the treatment of several diseases. 

NMTs work closely with physicians and are responsible for the daily operations of the nuclear medicine department. Their duties may also include performance of quality control procedures, computer analysis of patient studies and radiation safety.

Lung scan

Nuclear medicine is a rapidly expanding diagnostic specialty and qualified technologists are in demand. A career in nuclear medicine technology guarantees professional challenge as well as financial reward. Whether you are a health care professional seeking a change or a newly graduated science major seeking a unique patient-oriented career, the field of nuclear medicine technology can offer you an exciting future.

Job opportunities exist in hospitals and private clinics throughout the country. After completing the program, you may work as a staff NMT earning approximately $20-30 per hour. With additional experience and education, you may find a supervisory, application or research position earning $35 or more per hour (Reference: Washington State Workforce Explorer).