Career Profile - Nuclear Medicine

About the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Program at Loma Linda University:
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive tracers (radiopharmaceuticals) to access bodily functions and to diagnose and treat disease. The skills of the nuclear medicine technologist complement those of the nuclear medicine physician and other allied health professionals. The student technologist learns about patient care, radiation physics and safety, preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and diagnostic imaging procedures. Additionally, students learn about radiation detection equipment, computerized imaging cameras, and research procedures.
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[BuiltUnderPressure]

This is inspiring! I’ve really felt drawn into the medical field after watching the Resident

[michaeldjarmotsky]

if we didnt have magnetic resonance imageing than doctors would have to cut us open.magnetic resonace imageing is a true blessing

[johnlilley]

It would be interesting to watch recent graduate profiles, including how many students are able to get a full time job with benefits. The profile of the techs in the video appear to be a bit older. This makes me wonder if newer students are even able to get jobs. In my experience the market has been super saturated for over a decade, more specifically since around 2005. Some local nuclear medicine programs are closing due the oversupply of technologists compared to the limited supply of jobs. I’ve been lucky to have had a nuclear medicine job without any interruption, but this has been more the exception than the norm. Most jobs that I have seen are prn work, meaning no benefits. If students are interested in this program I would implore you to look in the specific geographic area in which you are interested in working, and then look for full time openings and judge whether or not going into nuclear medicine is worth it for you vs the debt you incur.

[Algo_]

i am a newly graduated medical student, & love physics and technology so much and really looking forward to become a nuclear medicine specialist too :D

[taradonelson]

The music in the background is absolutely gorgeous. I am going to have to watch this video a second time now so I can listen to what people were saying. Can you please tell me the name and artist?

[eduardopallares]

I'm interested in this field along with biomedical engineering technician. I plan to get an associates in both biomedical engineering technology and nuclear medicine then get my bachelor's in biomedical engineering. is nuclear medicine technologist a stressful job?

[sdas]

whats the future like for NMT graduates - would it increase in ten years?

[carlettagoodrich-mann]

Physics diagnostics and pain management are important. Fusion imaging sounds like seamless integration.

[carlettagoodrichmann]

Thermal imaging and radiography tell the story to the anatomy series important data and intel for identifying a plan of actionable measures To applying BEST solutions

[JamesBond-ntuj]

I’m happy I was saved from an accidental overdose 😔 but is nuclear medicine used on someone who overdosed on a muscle relaxer and the ambulance are informed of what I took like exactly what I took

[noshadzain]

i need career guidance after MBBS, is MSC Radiation and Medical oncology or MSC nuclear medicine is good option, what are career field where can i work in Pakistan or abroad, is this field is rewarding and what is the scope of this fields, kindly provide following info in term of living in Pakistan after completing this and also if i want to migrate to Abroad after this .

[enigmasunder]

How many years would it take to be a nuclear medicine physician? And, are nuclear medicine physicians able to give radiation therapy or is that limited to radiation oncologists?

[debarunmondal]

Hello I have done Bsc. (Honours in Chemistry),
Now I am gonna do joint Msc-Phd in Nuclear medicine from a premier Institute.
Will I get a good job and what's the scope?
Is there any other degree I must get with these?

[carlettagoodrich-mann]

Dr Wilson and I worked to secure documents for nuclear medicine . Communications science allows you to work with a range of practitioners.

[krithikaalakshmisathiyamoo]

hello i am doing my mbbs in india i am interested in nuclear med what do you think is the scope in India ?

[carinacv]

Nuclear medicine is a medical technology specialization ? please answer me

[josealetm]

I'm a senior in high school this year with interest in becoming a Nuclear Medicine Physician, I already know the requirements from where I am to college, and medical school, but I don't know how to specialize in nuclear medicine if anyone can help me understand this process more clearly I would be most grateful.

[aaliyah]

What's the process like converting from a radiologic technologist to a nuclear medicine tech?

[drdj]

Sure, that comparison with x ray tech was unnecessary old lady.

[MarkShaw-gx]

Is this something I can do at 47? Is it to late for me?