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.
SOC: 29-2033.00
Common Job Titles
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)Nuclear Cardiology TechnologistNuclear 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
| 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 softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word
Technology Skills
Electronic medical record EMR softwareGamma camera softwareMedovation RadRunnerRadiopharmacy inventory databases
Tools & Equipment
Automated blood pressure cuffsAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomated multisample liquid scintillation countersAutomatic film developing equipmentBeta vial shieldsBlood drawing syringesComputed tomography CT scannersDesktop computers