Army MOS · Medical
60B Nuclear Medicine Officer
Overview
Nuclear Medicine Officers plan, conduct, interpret, and direct nuclear medical examinations and therapy. They administer ionizing radiation systemically, provide patient care, and oversee activities involving the medical aspects of nuclear energy and bionucleonics.
Core Skills
- nuclear medicine imaging and therapy planning
- radiation safety and compliance
- clinical data interpretation and reporting
- use of specialized imaging and information systems
- protocol development and optimization
- quality assurance and quality control
- multidisciplinary team coordination
- patient workflow management
- regulatory documentation and audits
- risk assessment and mitigation
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Computerized physician order entry CPOE software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Radiology
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- Diplomate in Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology
- Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CBCCT)
- Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
- Certification in Internal Medicine, Combined Program: Internal Medicine/Nuclear Medicine
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
What the Work Involves
- Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
- Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
- Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
- Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
- Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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