Tuesday, August 5, 2008

How to Become a Nuclear Medicine Technician

Although the nuclear medicine specialty is small, technicians are in demand jobs at hospital nuclear medicine and radiologic technology departments. The field for Nuclear Medicine Technicians has heated up due to the number of 'babyboomers'--now senior citizens--who need medical care.



Step1
Study mathmatics, English, computer science, health, and both physical and life sciences in high school.


Step2
Learn medical terminology too.


Step3
Complete an accredited vocational or community college 2-year degree program for Nuclear Medicine Technology.


Step4
Check to be sure the program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology, which is required in order to sit for the Registry Exam prior to seeking employment.


Step5
Sit for the exam once you've graduated.


Step6
Register as a professional nuclear medicine technologist with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, 2970 Clairmont Rd., Ste. 610, Atlanta, GA 30329.


Step7
Apply for positions within nuclear medicine departments, and/or radiologic technology department.


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