Nuclear Medicine Technologists - Working Conditions

In a typical work setting, nuclear medicine technologists:

Are responsible for the health and safety of patients.
Have a high level of social contact. They constantly talk to patients and doctors.
Communicate by telephone and in person on a daily basis. They also write e-mail, letters, and memos, but less often.
Are sometimes placed in conflict situations where people might become rude or angry. Patients and family members may become upset by test results.
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Regularly work as part of a team.

Almost always work indoors.
Are often exposed to radiation.
Are sometimes exposed to disease and infections from their contact with patients.
Regularly wear special safety attire, such as shielded gloves and badges that measure radiation levels.
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Often use special devices to protect them from radiation.
Work very near others. They are in close physical contact with patients.

Must be very exact in their work. Errors could seriously injure patients, themselves, or coworkers.
Make decisions that strongly impact their employer, patients, and coworkers on a regular basis. They rarely consult a supervisor before deciding a course of action.
Set most of their daily tasks and goals without talking to a supervisor first.
Abide by strict weekly deadlines. This may make the work atmosphere somewhat competitive.
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Repeat the same physical or mental activities.
Must keep up with the speed of machines.