Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Calculated automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Nuclear Medicine Technologists' job openings is expected to decline 1.3% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Nuclear Medicine Technologists' was $92,500, or $44 per hour
'Nuclear Medicine Technologists' were paid 92.5% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 16,560 people employed as 'Nuclear Medicine Technologists' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 9 thousand people are employed as 'Nuclear Medicine Technologists'.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 29-2033.00
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