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Nuclear Medicine Technologists

(SOC Code : 29-2033)

in California

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.

Employers are usually looking for candidates with a Associate degree .

Occupational Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
				25th	Median	75th
California	2023	1st Qtr	$64.35	$53.59	$65.00	$74.49

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	1,400	1,600	200	14.3	1,020

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority

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License Title

License Authority

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)

Department of Public Health
Radiologic Health Branch
Registration and Certification Section
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/rhb

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of California

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

General Medical and Surgical Hos

1,477

55.8%

Offices of Physicians

59,067

23.9%

Medical and Diagnostic Laborator

3,105

13.3%

Private Colleges, Universities, an

1,519

1.9%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)

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Program Title

Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

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.

Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.

Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.

Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.

Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.

Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

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Alternate Titles

Nuclear Medical Technologists; and Nuclear Medicine Technicians