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.

Also Known As:

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Nuclear Cardiology Technologist Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist (Nuclear Medicine Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography Technologist) Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) Radiation Safety Officer Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Wages

National
Hourly

Annual wages for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Connecticut

Job Outlook Average

New job opportunities are likely in the future

Connecticut's 2034 Projected Employment

230

5% Change From 2024

United States 2034 Projected Employment

20,600

3% Change From 2024

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Tasks you might complete in a day.

Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Record and process results of procedures.
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.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.

Subject areas you may need to master.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Strengths you may need in this role.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Systems Evaluation - Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Troubleshooting - Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
Management of Material Resources - Managing equipment and materials.
Management of Personnel Resources - Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Persuasion - Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Negotiation - Bringing people together to solve differences.
Systems Analysis - Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Equipment Maintenance - Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
Management of Financial Resources - Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Equipment Selection - Deciding what kind of tools and equipment are needed to do a job.
Learning Strategies - Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.
Programming - Writing computer programs.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Operations Analysis - Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Technology Design - Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Quality Control Analysis - Testing how well a product or service works.
Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Time Management - Managing your time and the time of other people.
Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Selective Attention - Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Time Sharing - Doing two or more things at the same time.
Reaction Time - Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
Trunk Strength - Using your lower back and stomach.
Mathematical Reasoning - Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
Perceptual Speed - Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
Number Facility - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Spatial Orientation - Knowing where things are around you.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Peripheral Vision - Seeing something to your side when your are looking ahead.
Depth Perception - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Manual Dexterity - Holding or moving items with your hands.
Finger Dexterity - Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Wrist-Finger Speed - Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
Fluency of Ideas - Coming up with lots of ideas.
Originality - Creating new and original ideas.
Memorization - Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
Dynamic Strength - Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
Response Orientation - Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
Explosive Strength - Jumping, sprinting, or throwing something.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.
Night Vision - Seeing at night or under low light.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Far Vision - Seeing details that are far away.
Speed of Closure - Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
Gross Body Equilibrium - Keeping your balance or staying upright.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Rate Control - Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Gross Body Coordination - Moving your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving.
Extent Flexibility - Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Flexibility of Closure - Seeing hidden patterns.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
Visualization - Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Dynamic Flexibility - Quickly and repeatedly bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Stamina - Exercising for a long time without getting out of breath.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Static Strength - Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Glare Sensitivity - Seeing something even if there is a glare or very bright light.
Hearing Sensitivity - Telling the difference between sounds.
Auditory Attention - Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
Sound Localization - Noticing the direction that a sound came from.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Visual Color Discrimination - Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
Speed of Limb Movement - Quickly moving your arms and legs.

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