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Health Sciences Industry
Health Sciences
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
Health Sciences Industry
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Average
$76,080
ANNUAL
$36.58
HOURLY
Entry Level
$59,640
ANNUAL
$28.68
HOURLY
Mid Level
$77,030
ANNUAL
$37.03
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,030
ANNUAL
$47.13
HOURLY
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
420
Projected job openings through 2030
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Nuclear Medicine Technologists
01
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
02
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
03
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
04
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
05
Record and process results of procedures.
06
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
07
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
08
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
09
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
10
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
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