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Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
20
Avg Houston Wage
$42

Career Overview

Nuclear medicine technologists explain medical procedures to patients and answer their questions. They maintain and operate the equipment used to determine a patients condition.

As a nuclear medicine technologists, you are able to work with many different fields of medicine. You also conduct studies that make a real difference to the overall care of your patients.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

Requirements

Associate's degree
Licensing requirements vary by state. Employers may require certification(graduating from acredited program)

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$40 - $45/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$51 - $56/hr
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