Nuclear Medicine Officer

Summary

Nuclear Medicine Officer

Job Overview

As a Nuclear Medicine Officer, you will supervise nuclear medical examinations and therapies. You will be responsible for administering ionizing radiation and providing patient care in all medical aspects of nuclear energy and bio-nucleonics. You will also conduct research on diseases and train other medical personnel. As an Officer, you may command medical units while serving as a chief, consultant, and/or faculty member in nuclear medicine service.

At a Glance

• Career Type: Officer
• Service Options:
  • Active Duty
  • Army Reserve
  • Army National Guard
• Experience Level: Entry Level

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• Be between 21 and 42 years old
• Hold an advanced degree in your medical field
• Possess a current license to practice medicine
• Be eligible for board certification
• Be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards
• Be in good moral standing

Skills You'll Learn

• Health & Wellness
• Patient Care
• Teaching

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Officer

Job Overview

As a Nuclear Medicine Officer, you will supervise nuclear medical examinations and therapies. You will be responsible for administering ionizing radiation and providing patient care in all medical aspects of nuclear energy and bio-nucleonics. You will also conduct research on diseases and train other medical personnel. As an Officer, you may command medical units while serving as a chief, consultant, and/or faculty member in nuclear medicine service.

At a Glance

• Career Type: Officer
• Service Options:
  • Active Duty
  • Army Reserve
  • Army National Guard
• Experience Level: Entry Level

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• Be between 21 and 42 years old
• Hold an advanced degree in your medical field
• Possess a current license to practice medicine
• Be eligible for board certification
• Be eligible for a Secret Security Clearance
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards
• Be in good moral standing

Skills You'll Learn

• Health & Wellness
• Patient Care
• Teaching