Nuclear medicine is a dynamic healthcare field that uses safe, targeted doses of radioactive materials—called radiopharmaceuticals—alongside advanced imaging technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases.
As a nuclear medicine technologist, you’ll prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, position patients for imaging procedures, and operate sophisticated cameras and computer systems to capture detailed images of how the body is functioning. You’ll play a vital role in helping physicians detect and manage conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and neurological disorders.
Graduates are highly trained to work in general nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, PET/CT imaging, and theranostics. They are eligible to sit for national certification exams through both the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).