Jobs in Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Jobs

Since its founding in 2009, The Medicus Firm has been committed to assisting medical professionals in finding the jobs that are perfect for them, and we’ve used this job board to do so. In addition to the job board, The Medicus Firm also offers resources such as a news blog, a practice preference and relocation survey, and a job satisfaction and search report. On the news blog, users will find updates and information regarding The Medicus Firm, as well as articles covering topics that physicians may face throughout their careers. The relocation survey and search report are available for users to request for download so that they may be viewed at any time.

Salary + Job Growth
The current average salary for a Nuclear Medicine physician is $197,371, which averages out to around $94 per hour. You should note, however, that your salary will vary based on your location, skill set, and years of experience. The states with the highest average salaries are as follows (in ascending order): North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Oregon, and Washington. The salaries in these states range from $216,923, in North Dakota, to $222,260, in Washington. The Nuclear Medicine profession is expected to grow by 7% by the year 2030.

Benefits
Benefits of working in Nuclear Medicine include having steady employment, receiving above-average compensation, having the ability to work with many different medical fields, and knowing that you are making a real difference.

Skills
In this field, you should possess the following skills: analytical skills, compassion, attention to detail, physical stamina, and interpersonal skills.

Job Duties
As a Nuclear Medicine physician, you can expect to perform the following job duties: maintaining and operating equipment, explaining medical procedures to patients and answering their questions, prescribing medications to patients, monitoring the handling of hazardous materials and medical waste, evaluating treatment options, and advising medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

Work Environment
Nuclear Medicine physicians may work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, laboratories, or imaging clinics.

Education
While your journey to becoming a physician is lengthy, you may decide that you are interested in pursuing CME, or continuing medical education. There are Nuclear Medicine-specific organizations as well as directory-like websites that can guide you toward CME resources. These CME resources may include podcasts, live or virtual conferences, webinars, videos, or live or virtual courses. You can utilize the following organizations to locate CME resources: the American College of Radiology (ACR), Cardinal Health, CMEList, myCME, Digirad, BoardVitals, takeCE, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC).

The Medicus Firm is committed to helping each medical professional on their journey to becoming the best physician they can be.