Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Duties and responsibilities: Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare and administer radio pharmaceuticals (radioactive substances) 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: $28,000 - $42,000

Education: Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available in high school. Nuclear medicine technology training programs vary in length from one to four years.  One year programs that lead to certification are offered by hospitals

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I would like to be one because it does look amazing because you get to interact with different people.