Nuclear Medicine Technologists
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Occupation Description
Nuclear medicine technologists administer, manage, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a diversity of radioisotope tools. They also prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be managed by radiologists. They subject patients to radiation, fulfil blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following normal laboratory practices.
Estimated Income
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Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
20480
Job Openings By 2020
20480
Growth Rate
18.9%