Looking for a fast growing career, you may want to consider becoming a nuclear technician. Nuclear energy is a clean energy source. Nuclear technicians are in demand. The only training you need is an associate's degree in applied science.

The career outlook for a nuclear technician is very good. They make on average $37-$53 thousand a year.

For you own interest you may want to have an x-ray degree as well. These combined will give you more job options.

Many times you will not be far away from using your background and change it towards getting a nuclear technician degree.

Nuclear technicians work along side of nuclear physicists in power plants. The responsibilities include monitoring radiation. They also operate nuclear research equipment. You will also be assisting physicists with their research. If you have a science background than this career will be a quick and easy fit for you.

Once you are done with your degree you will want to register as a professional nuclear medicine technologist with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Getting trained will only take a few years or possibly less depending on what education you may already have. This is a growing field as we move try and move away from coal and oil as your main energy sources.

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