Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Exam: Third-party exam
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: Required

DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares radio pharmaceuticals which are given to patients by mouth, injection, or other means to diagnose diseases. They use special cameras and other laboratory equipment that detect and map the drug in the patient's body to create an image. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Education and experience requirement: School or training program accredited by the Radiologic Technology Board. Professional requirements: Be registered in good standing with the American Board of Radiologic Technologists in nuclear medicine OR certified and in good standing with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). EXAMINATIONS: ARRT National Board Exam. APPLICATION AND FEES: $60 for first license, $5 for each additional area. OTHER: There were 113 licenses currently active as of January 1, 2022. ~ revised 02/22/2022

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: Third-party exam required
Education: Degree required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Certification: Certification required
Experience: Experience
Background check: Background check required
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department: Hawaii State Dept. of Health
Division: Indoor and Radiological Health Branch
Board: Radiologic Technology Board
Address: 99-945 Halawa Valley St Aiea, HI 96701
Phone: (808) 586-4700
Agency website: http://health.hawaii.gov/irhb/
Licence page: https://health.hawaii.gov/irhb/
Last updated: July 21, 2022

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Source and verification

This record is Hawaii's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

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