What Can I Do With a Major in‌
Nuclear Medicine Technology? Nuclear Medicine is the scientific and clinical discipline concerned with diagnostic, therapeutic and investigative use of radionuclides. The field of nuclear medicine is unique in diagnostic technique because it provides information about both structure and function of almost every organ in the body. It is this ability to study function that separates nuclear medicine from other imaging modalities, such as an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging. It’s a safe painless and cost effective method of information gathering. Nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive pharmaceuticals to diagnose and treat disease. Radiopharmaceuticals are substances that are attracted to specific organs, bones or tissues. The radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine emit energy in the form of gamma rays that are detected by a special camera: gamma or PET. Computers convert the information collected by the camera into an image of the specific area of the body. If you have interest in health care and computer technology, are looking for a people oriented profession and an expanding job market, consider nuclear medicine technology as a career.
Skills Associated Nuclear Medicine Technology Majors:
Spirit for scientific inquiry Likes challenges, questioning, analyzing, problem solving, and intellectual growth Proficiency in reading, for accurate details and memorizing Make critical observations and decisions Organize and maintain accurate records Operate scientific equipment Desire for preciseness Desire to help humankind
Cardiovascular Technologist Clinical Laboratory Technologist Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Sample Career Titles**: Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist Health Services Administrator Nuclear Medical Technologist Perfusionist
Physician Professor Radiation Therapist Radiologic Technologist Researcher Respiratory Therapist State and Federal Employee
**Some careers may require further training and/or educational degree.
Some Employers of Nuclear Medicine Technology Majors: Pharmaceutical Companies State/Federal Government College/Universities Laboratories
Private Research Institutions Public Health Departments Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Veterinary Hospitals
Professional Organizations for Nuclear Medicine Technology Majors: American Society of Radiologic Technologists www.asrt.org American Society of Nuclear Cardiology www.asnc.org Society of Nuclear Medicine www.snm.org
Websites for Nuclear Medicine Technology Majors: The College Central Network www.collegecentral.com/cedarcrest O*NET OnLine www.onetonline.org MedZilla www.medzilla.com Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh Clinical Nuclear Medicine www.nuclearmed.com Joint Review Committee www.jrcnmt.org Science Jobs www.sciencejobs.com www.simplyhired.com www.ihireradiology.com www.indeed.com
For More Information on Majoring in Nuclear Medicine Technology Visit: Dr. Amy Faivre, Chair, Science Center 119 610-606-4666 ext. 3580 aefaivre@cedarcrest.edu bit.ly/CCC-nuclearmed
For More Information on Nuclear Medicine Technology Careers Visit: Career Planning Center, Allen House 610-606-4648 career@cedarcrest.edu www.cedarcrest.edu/career