Nuclear medicine technologists use a computer to analyse tracers (radioactive chemicals) in a patient
Nuclear medicine technologists use radioactive materials (tracers) and a gamma camera to diagnose and occasionally treat diseases. Nuclear medicine is a specialised area of medical radiation technology.
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Entry Requirements
To become a nuclear medicine technologist you will need to enrol and complete an approved course in nuclear medicine by distance learning from one of two Australian universities, while working as a trainee at a nuclear medicine department.
Pay
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists varies depending on experience.
Job Outlook
Nuclear medicine technologist is a small occupation in New Zealand, with about 35 people working in this job.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
