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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT. DUTIES. Member of the administer medicine to diagnosis and treat illness Plan, calculating and inject radioactive drugs into the patient body Analyze the interaction of blood and urine sample with the radioactive drugs

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NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

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  1. NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

  2. DUTIES Member of the administer medicine to diagnosis and treat illness Plan, calculating and inject radioactive drugs into the patient body Analyze the interaction of blood and urine sample with the radioactive drugs Insert radioactive substances inside body cavities Responsible for radiation protection,

  3. Area of Specialization- DOSIMETRIST Dosimetrist tend to be generalists, but may specialize in certain populations ( Children, elderly, and Animals)

  4. WORKING ENVIROMENT Most work in a large hospital and research centers Cancer center Usually work 40 hours weeks

  5. Length of Training • Complete a one or two year education program • An AS degree program at a community college • BS degree program at an university

  6. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Certificate is voluntary, but many employers require licensure for employment

  7. Education Programs in the Area • Amarillo College-A • Baylor University Medical Center-C • Galveston College-C,A • Houston Community College Center-C,A • University of the Incarnate Word (S.A.) B

  8. Job Outlook and Salaries • Job Outlook

  9. Professional Associations http://www.arrt.org/web/ http://www.nmtb.org http://www.asrt.org

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