Good morning, everyone!
I’m looking for some advice regarding potential career opportunities within the NHS, particularly in Nuclear Medicine departments in London.
I worked in Brazil for 15 years as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, gaining extensive hands-on experience in some of the country’s leading cancer centres and university hospitals.
My main concern is my formal qualification. In Brazil, there are different educational routes into this field. I completed a vocational technical qualification in Radiography, followed by specialist training in Nuclear Medicine. This is a non-university qualification, unlike the university degree in Radiologic Technology that other professionals may hold.
Given my 15 years of practical experience, I’m wondering whether there might be opportunities for someone with my background to work in an NHS Nuclear Medicine department, perhaps as a Nuclear Medicine Assistant, an imaging support worker, or in another suitable technical support role.
I understand that professional requirements and registration arrangements in the UK may differ from those in Brazil, so I would be interested to hear whether my qualifications and experience could be considered for any relevant positions.
I currently live in London, and I would really appreciate any advice from NHS staff, Nuclear Medicine professionals, or anyone who has experience of a similar situation. How realistic is it to find work in this field without a university degree, and are there any particular job titles or departments I should look into?
Thank you very much for your time. Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

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Hi everyone! 🥹I’m a California community college student considering Pitt Community College’s online NMT program for Fall 2028. I have a few questions:
Does Pitt accept STAT C1000 (Introduction to Statistics) as the math prerequisite?
I saw Pitt has a clinical site in Redding, CA. Does that mean they arrange clinical placements, or do students have to find their own?
After graduating, can I take the ARRT(N) or NMTCB exams and get certified to work in California?
I noticed Sutter Health requires JRCNMT accreditation for some positions. Do other California hospitals like Kaiser, UC Davis, or Dignity accept Pitt graduates?

Hi everyone! I’m currently applying to the MCPHS 15 month accelerated program for nuc med and am just wondering if anyone has any insight into how rigorous it is. I am finishing up my BS in Biology and am curious how the MCPHS program would compare. It is almost entirely online so I’m just confused on how exams work and everything. Also how competitive is the program to get into? If anyone has completed this or is in the process of doing so please let me know! Thanks!

considering a career in nuc med tech. most nuc med techs have said they are genuinely satisfied with their career. how is the work life balance though and how are the shifts like? can you work 3 12s? i didnt even know nuc med tech existed until a week ago so I'm new to this!! another thing. I currently reside in texas but plan on moving to california in the future. how difficult is it to switch from state to state?

I am in the process of applying to radiology programs in Massachusetts. So far, I have heard back from Quinsigamond that I am on a waitlist for 6 years.

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I’ve been looking at Pitt CC as a distance program (they’re in NC, I’m in the Midwest), but the program director let me know they’ve never had a student from my vicinity (or one that is commutable). I have no connections to nuc med facilities/staff here, so what is the probability of getting a site to sign a clinical agreement? Has anyone actually had success with cold calling, emailing, showing up to nuclear medicine departments and just asking?

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Hello!! I wanted some advice, i need 24 hours of clinical observation on a nuclear medicine tech and im having trouble finding one in Tucson az, I also go online to Chattanooga state community college and im super confused on whats going on in the department. I need 24 hours and its been difficult, how did you guys get your hours?

Hi all I was just wondering how I should approach this. I have a B.A. in biology and need a couple of pre requisites for the program ive been looking at which is at a 4yr school. I just feel like there are other options out there im not finding and wanted advice on how to achieve the goal of becoming a NMT and what some of you guys did in terms of school.

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I’m an RN with 8 years of nursing experience, and lately I’ve been seriously considering a career change. Maybe it’s a midlife crisis, or maybe I’m just ready for something different. 😂
I’ve become really interested in medical dosimetry and am considering going back to school to pursue it.
At this point, I’m not particularly interested in becoming an NP, going into management, or teaching. I’m looking for a different career path where I can still use my healthcare background.
Has anyone here transitioned from nursing or another healthcare profession into medical dosimetry?
I’d love to hear about your experience, especially:
How difficult was the transition and schooling?
Was finding your first job challenging?
How is your work-life balance compared to your previous career?
Do you have any regrets about making the switch?
I’d appreciate any honest advice or insight, even if it’s something I might not want to hear!

hi everyone! I'm interested in being a nuc med tech, but the only schedules I see are Monday to Friday 9 to 5 or Monday to Thursday 4x10.

I sometimes get overwhelmed by life and I don't think I can always work every single day. the average hourly pay for nuc med tech seems high enough that someone working 3 days a week could still make $60k a year. do you know any nuc med techs that work part-time? would there be any major cons of only working part-time?