Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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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BLS projects U.S. employment for Nuclear Medicine Technologists to increase by 4.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 17,400 to 18,200 jobs. Its estimate of 800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($101,370), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
17,400
Projected employment (2034)
18,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
800
Pay & Preparation
$101,370
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Monitoring (3.5/5) • Writing (3.5/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.5/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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