Career Description
As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT), you will administer radio-pharmaceuticals to patients to assess their physiological response. NMTs use sophisticated detection devices that obtain qualitative and quantitative data that assist physicians as they diagnose and treat diseases. A number of skills and capabilities are required in this profession including basic patient care techniques, interpersonal communication skills, a solid understanding of algebraic analysis and computer literacy.
You will find most job opportunities in hospitals, but positions also exist in physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics and mobile units.
Employment Outlook
Technological advances and new applications of Nuclear Medicine will increase the demand for Nuclear Medicine Technologists. In Arizona, Nuclear Medicine Technologist positions are expected to increase 20% or more in the next 10 years.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists earn an average of $20.50 to $35.40 an hour for an average salary of $42,640 to $73,632 a year.
Accreditation
The college is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), the nationally recognized accrediting agency for educational programs for nuclear medicine technologists.