Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive substance ) to detect and treat disease. They then position equipment over patients to make images. These pictures allow physicians to identify abnormal areas. This helps in diagnosing illness.

Salary: the average salary they get is about $28,000 - $42,000

Education: They should take science, math, and English courses. The training programs vary in length from one to four years. One year programs that lead to certification are offered by hospitals. Associate and bachelor degree are offered in colleges and universities.