Nuclear Medicine Technologist Careers – Jobs and Salary Range

Due to the advancing age of our general population, the demand for nuclear medicine technologists and other diagnostic imaging specialists is on the rise. Med Travelers has listings for temporary nuclear medicine technologist jobs at a competitive hourly salary throughout the country and by applying online you can get connected with positions seeking your unique qualifications.

	Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs – Description and Responsibilities
	Nuclear Medicine Technologist Education and Training
	Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Range, Benefits and Considerations
	Apply for Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs with Med Travelers

Nuclear medicine technologists operate high tech medical equipment used in the diagnosis of many diseases and injuries. Such work typically includes: utilizing Gamma Cameras to attain functional images, computer processing of acquired image data, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing certain non-imaging studies as necessary, and occasionally assisting with some radiotherapy procedures. In addition to working with complex apparatus, nuclear medicine technologists also spend a substantial amount of time working with people. Patients may be under considerable physical and mental stress, but techs needs to treat each person with professional care. Nuclear medicine technologists must be able to elicit information needed for an accurate diagnosis.

Nuclear medicine technologists qualified for jobs offered through Med Travelers have completed a nuclear medicine education program (associate's or bachelor's degree) and possibly earned certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Many technologists also begin as a radiology tech or ultrasound technician and undergo additional training and certification to become a nuclear medicine technologist.

Currently, a nuclear medicine technologist can earn a salary averaging between $54,000 and $59,000 per year. With advanced training and experience, nuclear medicine technologists at the upper level can make upwards of $70,000 annually. Med Travelers offers nuclear medicine technologist jobs at an hourly salary rate that is competitive with current earnings in the field. As an added bonus, Med Travelers offers employees flexible schedules, benefits, free housing and travel expense reimbursement.

Salary Considerations for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

• Level of Training/Education.
• Location.
• Specializations/Certifications.
• Experience.

Apply for available temporary positions online and our recruiters will review your experience and training to connect you with nuclear medicine technologist jobs that are right for you.

If you are interested in discovering the many nuclear medicine technologist jobs available around the country, simply fill out an online Med Travelers application and submit it to our recruiters. Med Travelers offers an extensive database of temporary nuclear medicine technologist jobs at a competitive salary rate and will match you with excellent employment opportunities in travel medical care.

Med Travelers also connects individuals in other allied health professions with temporary positions in locations across the country:

Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist Assistants
Respiratory Therapists
Speech Therapists
Radiation Therapists
Radiologic Technologists
Medical MRI Technologists
CT Scan Technologists
Ultrasound Technicians
Polysomnography Technologists
Cardiovascular Technologists