During an imaging procedure, the technologist works directly with the patient. Monitors the patient s physical condition during the course of the procedure Notes any specific patient comments which might indicate the need for additional images or might be useful to the physician in interpreting the results of the procedure. Nuclear medicine will continue to be a field at the forefront of modern clinical medicine and technological development. Public health institutions Government and private research institutes. Salaries in nuclear medicine are very good.
Salaries tend to vary with geographic regions and cost of living.
For entry-level salary information for your region, contact a Nuclear Medicine Technology training program in your area. More than 100 accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology programs currently offer instruction and clinical internship. General prerequisites depend on the type of program offered, but typically include a background in science and mathematics and an interest in working with patients. Many employers and an increasing number of states now require certification or licensure. For more information go to Certification and Licensure for Technologists.