29-2033

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Role Overview

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$155,220
Hawaii	$124,380
Washington	$121,090
District of Columbia	$114,750
New Jersey	$111,000
Oregon	$110,600
Massachusetts	$110,340
New York	$109,020
Colorado	$108,900
Rhode Island	$107,950
Nevada	$107,670
Connecticut	$107,050
Utah	$106,720
Nebraska	$104,270
Minnesota	$103,850

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Median Annual Salary

$97,020

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.0%

Avg. annual openings

0.9k

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