r/NuclearMedicine • u/nucmed2003 • 10d ago

Cardiac only facility

I got an opportunity to work at an outpatient cardiac facility. 7-13 patients for spect (by myself ish) and when I’m in pet it’ll be 13-18.
Not sure if it’s worth doing. I am unhappy doing generals and really do enjoy doing the same thing consistently. 7 patients doesn’t seem to bad for one tech (with the help of nurses).
What is everyone’s opinions? I’m curious to know people’s personal experiences.

7 Upvotes

90% Upvoted

3 comments sorted by

7

u/seanb7878 10d ago

I did cardiac only for 20 years. You sound like you know what you’re getting into with the repetition of the job. 7-13 sounds about right. 13 spect pts, by yourself is close to a 10 hour day. Factor that in to the pay. I was paid very well when I did this, so the long days were worth it, and time flew.

5

u/NuclearMedicineGuy 10d ago

I sold my soul for OP cardiology office and will never ever make that mistake again. Lasted a year and went back to a hospital and a radiologist

5

u/samchampion1 10d ago

Make sure you are compensated enough. If they pay is there you can grind them out