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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18 tasks analyzed
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Record and process results of procedures.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician. | - | - | - |
| Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images. | - | - | - |
| Process cardiac function studies, using computer. | - | - | - |
| Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription. | - | - | - |
| Record and process results of procedures. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$97,020
per year
Mean Wage
$99,690
per year
Employment
17K
workers
Wage Range
$75,570 - $128,090
10th - 90th pct
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