Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

None

Background check

Felony convictions prohibited

Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. They prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. They subject patients to radiation. They also execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Nuclear Medicine Technologists are only authorized to perform Nuclear Medicine procedures. Requirements: 1) Must have graduated from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology School. 2) Must have passed either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine national registry examination or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board national certification examination. Written examination required. License fee: $45.00 for one category, $65.00 for more than one category.