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.
Common Job Titles
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
- Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)
- Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
16,960
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $75,570. 25th percentile: U.S. $83,020. 50th percentile: U.S. $97,020. 75th percentile: U.S. $108,190. 90th percentile: U.S. $128,090. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $75,570 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $128,090 |
| Workers on average earn | $99,690 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.7/5
- Biology4.0/5
- English Language3.9/5
- Physics3.9/5
- Medicine and Dentistry3.8/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Gamma camera software
- Medovation RadRunner
- Radiopharmacy inventory databases
Tools & Equipment
- Automated blood pressure cuffs
- Automated external defibrillators AED
- Automated multisample liquid scintillation counters
- Automatic film developing equipment
- Beta vial shields
- Blood drawing syringes
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Desktop computers