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Nuclear Medicine Technologists in The United States
(Tecnólogos de medicina nuclear)
Nuclear Medicine Technologists -- Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies utilizing 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 (Standard Occupational Classification) | 29-2033.00 |
| Career Interests | IRS |
| Minimum education required | (Associate) Associate's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.67 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 19,300 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 20,600 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,200 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $56,560 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $80,240 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $105,690 |
| Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
| Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical |
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